Finals- Endocrine Drugs Flashcards
This system complements the nervous system in controlling the body and is known as the collection of glands and tissues that secrete hormones into the bloodstream.
The Endocrine System
What is the chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates
the activity of certain cells or organs.
Hormones
What are the 3 types of hormones?
- Peptide Hormones
- Steroid Hormones
- Amine Hormones
What hormone of posterior pituitary gland that has effects of inhibiting urine production; vasoconstriction.
ADH/ Vasopressin
What GLAND/TISSUE has an effect on the Regulation of metabolic rate and promotion of body growth
Thyroid
What hormone of the Adrenal Medulla has an effect on an Increase in BP, blood
glucose and bronchodilation
Adrenaline
What drug acts on the anterior pituitary gland stimulates growth in tissue and bone and is contraindicated in hypersensitivity? Antibody formation, lipoatrophy, and diabetogenic are one of their adverse effects.
Growth Hormone
What drugs act on the posterior pituitary gland that is indicated in patients with Diabetes Insipidus [IV, Nasal Spray]; Hemorrhage, Post-operative abdominal distention.
ADH [Vasopressin],
Pitressin Synthetic,
Desmopressin
What drug acts on the posterior pituitary gland is used to initiate labor, promote the delivery of the placenta, and control post-partum hemorrhage and contraindicated in non-vertex fetal presentation, and fetal distress.
Oxytocin
Adrenal Medulla releases neurotransmitters Norepinephrine and Epinephrine while Adrenal Cortex Produces hormones called _________
Corticosteriods
What type of CORTICOID increases the availability of glucose and is used to promote lung maturation in premature infants
Glucocorticoids
Thyroid produces (T4) Levothyroxine and (T3) _______
Triiodothyronine
Hypothyroidism is a thyroid replacement that can _________ metabolic rate
Increase
How many doses of thyroid replacement should be administered before breakfast?
Single dose/ one dose
What type of Diabetes Mellitus is insulin-dependent and start in childhood and can reduce then absent later in life?
Type 1
