Hormones Flashcards
function of T3 and T4
Regulate metabolism
Function of calcitonin
Decreases calcium
(sends it to the bone, kidneys, and GI)
Levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid)
What is it?
Synthetic form of thyroxine (T4)
Man made version of thyroid hormone
Side effects of levothyroxine sodium
Hair loss, bulging eyes, goiter, rapid heartbeat, weight loss, diarrhea, menstrual periods may occur less often, heart intolerance
Hypothyroidism
Decrease in thyroid hormone secretion
Hyperthyroidism
Over production and release of T3 and T4
Overstimulation of the thyroid
Propylthiouracil
MOA
Inhibits production of T3 and T4
Side effects of propylthiouracil
Dry hair, puffy face, goiter, slow heartbeat, weight gain, constipation, cold intolerance, irregular menstrual cycles, infertility, risk of miscarriage
What is subtotal thyroidectomy
Purpose
Removal of majority of the thyroid gland
1st intervention before pushing drugs
Growth hormone
Population
MOA
Use
Used only for kids
Stimulates growth in tissue and bone
For terrible growth conditions
Somatropin
Use
Administration
Drug for growth hormone deficiency
IV or IM
Adverse effects of somatropin
Edema, injection site pain
Hyperglycemia: can lead to diabetes if long-term
Deficiency of ADH can lead to
diabetes insipidus
Low osmolality
Large amount of urine being produced
Desmopressin acetate (Vasopressin)
Use
MOA
ADH deficiency
Increases urine osmolality and decreases serum osmolality
Hydrocortisone
MOA
Use
Replaces adrenocorticol hormones
Decreases inflammation
Treating adrenal insufficiency
