Endocrine System Pharmacology Flashcards
which stimulus effects the release of hormones?
calcium level
-Peptides,
-Catecholamines.
are water soluble hormones
true or false?
true
what are the Lipid soluble hormones:?
-steroid hormones,
-Thyroid hormones.
water soluble hormones cross the cell membrane not as the lipid soluble hormones
true or false?
false, its the opposite
Aldosterone regulates the fluid and salt secretion and excretion. and cortisol is important for the carbohydrate metabolism and on an appropriate stimulus
true or false?
true
corticosteroids is it water or lipid soluble hormone?
lipid soluble
where the receptor of the corticosteroid hormone is located?
within the nucleus
corticosteroids tends to increase the level of glucose
true or false?
true
where we can use the cortiocosteroids?
(Addison’s disease
(Addison’s disease
Cushing syndrome
Primary generalized glucocorticoid resistance
Treatment using corticosteroids should be tapered to allow for normal
functioning of HPA axis in case of?
Adrenal suppression
Active tuberculosis
Ocular herpes infection
are the?
contraindications of corticosteroids
Aldosterone is Most important?
mineralocorticoid in human
– Precursor of aldosterone is?
Deoxycorticosterone (DOC)
Fludrocortisone is used for anti-inflammatory purposes
true or false?
false, is not used
preop hyperthyroidism treatment we use?
iodide
