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Medications: Endocrine Flashcards

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What is the trade name for Levothyroxine?

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Synthroid

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What is the generic name for Synthroid?

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Levothyroxine

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How does Levothyroxine (Synthroid) work in the body?

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Levothyroxine (Synthroid) is an exogenous hormone
Levothyroxine (Synthroid) is a synthetic preparation of thyroxine (T4)
When in the body, it converts into T3

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What time of the day is Levothyroxine (Synthroid) administered? Why is it administered at this time?

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Given early in the morning on an empty stomach

Must be given 30-60 minutes before food ingested so it is absorbed fully

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What route is Levothyroxine (Synthroid) given?

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Administered via PO route

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Why is Levothyroxine (Synthroid) given?

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To treat hypothyriodism

It is the drug of choice for thyroid hormone replacement

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What kind of dose of Levothyroxine (Synthroid) is the patient started on initially (low dose or high dose)? Why?

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Started on a low dose
Gradually increased
This is done to prevent hyperthyroidism from occurring

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What education regarding signs ang symptoms does the nurse need to provide when a patient begins Levothyroxine (Synthroid)?

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Watch out for s/s of hyperthyroidism
S/S include: tachycardia, angina (chest pain), palpitations, tremors, nervousness, hyperthermia, heat intolerance, sweating
Notify provider ASAP if these s/s occur

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If a patient experiences hyperthyroidism s/s when taking Levothyroxine (Synthroid), what needs to occur?

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Patient must notify provider

Provider will decrease the dose

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What is the drug class of Levothyroxine (Synthroid)?

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Thyroid Hormone Replacement

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What is the drug class for Metformin (Glucophage, Fortamet)?

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Biguanide

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Name a medication that falls under the drug class Biguanide.

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Metformin (Glucophage, Fortamet)

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What are trade names for Metformin?

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Glucophage

Fortamet

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What is the generic name for Glucophage or Fortamet?

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Metformin

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How does Metformin (Glucophage, Fortamet) work?

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It decreases the glucose produced by the liver

It increases the amount of glucose uptake by the muscles

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Does Metformin (Glucophage, Fortamet) directly decrease blood sugar? Is there a direct risk for hypoglycemia?

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No it does not. It does not increase insulin production or release.
No direct risk for hypoglycemia

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How is Metformin (Glucophage, Fortamet) administered? When is it given?

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PO

Daily or multiple times a day

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What is one reason Metformin (Glucophage, Fortamet) is given?

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To help control blood sugar and Hgb A1C levels in the patient with Diabetes Mellitus Type Two

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Can a patient with Diabetes Mellitus Type One take Metformin (Glucophage, Fortamet) for blood sugar control? Why or why not?

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No.

The patient with Diabetes Mellitus Type One must take exogenous insulin to survive.

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What organ can Metformin (Glucophage, Fortamet) damage? What labs need to be monitored?

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It can damage the kidneys
Monitor BUN, Crt, eGFR

Must assess these labs prior to starting the medication and while taking it.

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If the patient has a diagnostic imaging test with IV contrast scheduled, what must the nurse do regarding scheduled Metformin (Glucophage, Fortamet) to be given?

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Contact physician. Do not give Metformin (Glucophage, Fortamet). It will damage the kidneys.

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Name medications that fall under the drug class Sulfonylureas

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Glipizide (Glucotrol)
Glimeperide (Amaryl)
Glyburide (Micronase)

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The medications Glipizide (Glucotrol), Glimeperide (Amaryl), Glyburide (Micronase) fall under what drug class?

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Sulfonylurea

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How does a Sulfonylurea work?

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It stimulates the pancreas to secrete insulin

It increases insulin receptor sensitivity within the tissues/cells

25
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How and when is a Sulfonylurea given?

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PO

Daily or multiple times a day

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Can a patient with Diabetes Mellitus Type One take a Sulfonylurea for blood sugar control? Why or why not?

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No
There is no insulin within the pancreas so the Sulfonylurea will not work
The type one diabetic must take exogenous insulin for survival

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What is one reason a Sulfonylurea is given?

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To control glucose levels in the patient with Diabetes Mellitus Type Two

28
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Does a Sulfonylurea directly decrease blood sugar? Is there a direct risk for hypoglycemia?

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It can decrease blood sugar due to its alteration of insulin release.
The patient can become hypoglycemic

29
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Name medications that fall under the drug class Rapid-Acting Insulin

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Insulin Lispro (Humalog)
Insulin Aspart (Novolog)
30
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The medications Insulin Lispro (Humalog) and Insulin Aspart (Novolog) fall under what drug class?

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Rapid Acting Insulins

31
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How does exogenous insulin work?

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It is given to control and lower blood glucose throughout the day

32
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What is the onset of Rapid Acting Insulin?

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5 to 20 minutes

33
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What is the peak of Rapid Acting Insulin?

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30 minutes to 3 hours

34
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What is the duration of Rapid Acting Insulin?

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2 to 5 hours

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When is the patient most at risk for hypoglycemia after an insulin injection? (onset, peak or duration?)

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During the peak of the medication/insulin

36
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What is the onset of Short Acting Insulin?

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30 minutes

37
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What is the peak of Short Acting Insulin?

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2 to 5 hours

38
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What is the duration of Short Acting Insulin?

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5 to 8 hours

39
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What route is insulin administered?

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Subcutaneously

40
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What information must the nurse know before administering any type of insulin?

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The nurse must know the patients current blood sugar

The nurse must know what the onset, peak, duration of the insulin is

41
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Name medications that fall under the drug class Short-Acting Insulin

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Regular Insulin (Novolin R or Humulin R)

42
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The medication Regular Insulin (Novolin R or Humulin R) falls under what drug class?

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Short Acting Insulin

43
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What is the only insulin drug class/type that can be given intravenously?

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Drug Class: Short Acting Insulin

Insulin Name: Regular Insulin (Novolin R or Humulin R)

44
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When is Rapid Acting Insulin or Short Acting Insulin given? What must the nurse keep in mind before/while administering this medication?

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When the patient is hyperglycemic, usually with a blood sugar greater than 150 mg/dL
The nurse should ensure food is present so the patient can avoid becoming hypoglycemic

Can be given AC (before meals) and HS (at night/before bed)
Can be given q6hours for a patient who needs more aggressive blood glucose control

45
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What insulin drug classes fall under “Bolus Insulin” or “Meal Time Insulin”

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Rapid Acting Insulins

Short Acting Insulins

46
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What insulin drug classes fall under “Basal Insulin” or “Daily Control Insulin”

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Intermediate Acting Insulin

Long Acting Insulin

47
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Why are Intermediate Acting Insulin and Long Acting Insulin given?

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Manage blood glucose levels long-term (i.e. over the span of a day)
Keeps blood sugar at a steady level throughout the day

48
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Can Intermediate Acting Insulin and Long Acting Insulin be given when blood sugars are within normal limits? When would the nurse hold these medications?

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Yes, they can be given when blood sugars are in normal limits. It is important to ensure the patient eats.
Hold these medications if hypoglycemia is present.

49
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Name medications that fall under the drug class Intermediate-Acting Insulin

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NPH Insulin (Novolin N or Humulin N)

50
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The medication NPH Insulin (Novolin N or Humulin N) falls under what drug class?

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Intermediate Acting Insulin

51
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What is the onset of Intermediate Acting Insulin?

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1 to 2 hours

52
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What is the peak of Intermediate Acting Insulin?

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6 to 12 hours

53
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What is the duration of Intermediate Acting Insulin?

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18 to 26 hours

54
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When are Intermediate Acting Insulin and Long Acting Insulin given?

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Once or twice a day (Usually morning and/or night)

55
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Name medications that fall under the drug class Long-Acting Insulin

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Insulin Glargine (Lantus)

56
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The medication Insulin Glargine (Lantus) falls under what drug class?

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Long Acting Insulin

57
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What is the onset of Long Acting Insulin?

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1 to 2 hours

58
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What is the peak of Long Acting Insulin?

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No peak

59
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What is the duration of Long Acting Insulin?

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Up to 24 hours

MedSurg Nursing; N1110 (15 decks)

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