Hormone replacement Flashcards
1
Q
Estrogen
A
Trade: Premarin
Classification: estrogen hormone
Notes: thromboembolism, stroke, cancer
2
Q
Insulin
A
Trade: Lantus
Classification: Antidiabetic, pancreatic
Notes: decrease blood sugar
3
Q
Regular insulin
A
0.1unit/kg/hr as continuous infusion
4
Q
Levothyroxine
A
Trade: Synthroid
Classification: Hormone, thyroid
Notes: nervousness, decreased BP, increased HR
5
Q
Melatonin
A
Trade: melatonin
Classification: sleep-wake cycle hormone
Notes: SZ, HTN, increased BG in DM
6
Q
Metformin
A
Trade: glucophage
Classification: antidiabetic, biguanides
Notes: unpleasant metallic taste, decreased bs and B12
7
Q
Pioglitazone
A
Trade: Actos
Classification: antidiabetic, thiazolidinediones
Notes: CHF, edema, FX in arms and feet of female pts
