F.C part II - ENDOCRINE DRUGS

Question 1

This is a chemical that the body produces and it regulates the activity of particular cells or organs.

Answer 1

Hormones

Question 2

True or False?
Oxytocin is used to initiate labor promote delivery of placenta and control post-partum hemorrhage

Answer 2

True

Question 3

True or False?
Cortisone is used to diagnose Cushing’s syndrome

Answer 3

False, It is Dexamethasone

Question 4

This type of Insulin has a onset of 6 to 10 hours?

Answer 4

Ultralente

Question 5

True or False?
Glipizide is best taken 30 minutes prior to meal

Answer 5

True

Question 6

True or False?
Glucagon’s Pharmacologic action is to decrease blood glucose levels by increasing the breakdown of glycogen into glucose, decreasing glycogen synthesis enhances the synthesis of glucose

Answer 6

False,
GLUCAGON’S Pharmacologic Action: Increases blood glucose levels by increasing the breakdown of glycogen into glucose, decreasing glycogen synthesis enhances the synthesis of glucose

Question 7

What does PCOS stands for?

Answer 7

PolyCystic Ovary Syndrome

Question 8

True or False?
Thiazolidinediones’ nursing administration is encourage the clients to continuously exercise and adhere to a healthy diet

Answer 8

True

Question 9

True or False?
Vials in use can be at room temperature for up to 1 year

Answer 9

False, Vial in use can be at room temperature for up to 1 month

Question 10

When a patient has type 2 diabetes mellitus, may require insulin if the oral antidiabetic medications, diet, and exercise are unable to control blood glucose levels.

Answer 10

True