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hormone & reproductive drugs Flashcards

1
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hormones

A

chemical messengers of the endocrine systems

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2
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target organs

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tissues and organs that the hormones act upon

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3
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8 glands of the endocrine system

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pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pancreas, thymus, pineal, gonads

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4
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the endocrine master gland

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pituitary gland

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5
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what does the pituitary gland do

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controls the release of all hormones

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6
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why are the negative feedback loops utilized

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release of glucocorticoids from adrenal glands

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7
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what cannot function properly without the adrenal

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hypothalamus

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8
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hormone drugs do one of two things

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replace hormones or block excess hormones

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9
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master control gland: posterior

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secretes antidiuretic hormone ADH and oxytocin that have been produced by the hypothalamus

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10
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master control gland: anterior

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regulates an animals growth and proper functioning of thyroid, gonads, and endocrine glands

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11
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which master gland control only produces two hormones

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posterior (ADH and oxytocin)

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12
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where is insulin formed

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in the pancreas

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13
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insulin does what to blood glucose?

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decreases

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14
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what is produced by the beta cells of the islets of langerhans

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insulin

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15
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what is produced by the alpha cells of the islets of langerhans

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glucagon

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16
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what increases blood glucose levels by promoting breakdown

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glucagon

17
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diabetes mellitus is causd by what two things

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lack of insulin, inefficient use of insulin

18
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diabetes mellitus is a complex disease of what 3 metabolism

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carbohydrates, fat, protein

19
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who types of diabetes rather than type 1 and 2

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insulin dependent or non-insulin dependent

20
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symptoms of diabetic crisis

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weakness, lethargy, ataxia, blankly staring, fainting, seizures, coma

21
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two types of diabetic treatment

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dietary and medical

22
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dietary treatment must be what kind of diet

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low carb
high protein
high fiber

23
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any insulin is given by this route

A

SQ

24
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which insulin types given IV?

A

regular

25
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2 insulins require the U40 syringe (red cap)

A

prozinc

vetsulin

26
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not used for cats

A

NPH
Humulin
Novolin N

27
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intermediate acting

A

NPH
vetsulin
humulin 70%

28
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long acting

A

levemir
lantus
prozinc

29
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long acting drug preferred for cats

A

ProZinc

30
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which drugs are used for DKA

A 
regular
humalog (dogs)
Lispro (dogs)
31
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short-acting drugs

A 
regular
humulin R
actrapid
humalog
Lispro
32
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humulin 70/30

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30% short

70% intermediate

33
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3 examples of regular crystalline insulin

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Humulin R
Novolin R
Actrapid

34
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regular crystalline insulin alternatives

A

humalog

lispro insulin

35
Q

NPH and Lente 5 drugs

A 
NPH
Humulin N
Novolin N
Lente Purified pork
vetsulin

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