HRM W1 Adrenal Function Tests and Pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
Tetracosactide
A
short and long ACTH stimulation test
2
Q
Parireotide
A
SS analog - suppresses ACTH
3
Q
Gabergoline
A
D2 analog - suppresses ACTH
4
Q
Mifepristone (RU 486)
A
glucocoriticoid receptor antagonist
5
Q
Ketoconazole
A
nonselective inhibitor of steroidogenesis (inhibits side chain cleavage of CYP 11A1)
6
Q
Aminoglutethimide
A
inhibits side chain cleavage enzyme CYP11A1
7
Q
Etomidate
A
inhibits II beta hydroxylase CYP11B1
8
Q
Metyrapone
A
inhibits II beta hydroxylase CYP11B1