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pharm 7 Flashcards

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endocrine

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hormones produced by a ductless gland that secretes directly into the bloodstream

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2
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hormones

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chemical messengers that have specialized functions in regulating the activities

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3
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master gland

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pituitary gland

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4
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pituitary gland

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regulates the function of the other glands

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5
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somatotropin (human growth hormone)

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regulates growth

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6
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adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

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diagnosis of adrenocrtical insufficiency

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7
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cortrosyn

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synthetic peptide of ACTH

used for diagnosis of adrenocortical insufficiency

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adrenal glands

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secrete cortiosteroids

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corticosteroids

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act on the immune system to suppress the body’s response to infection or trauma

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10
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2 categories of corticosteroids

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replacement therapy

anti inflammatory

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11
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some conditions corticosteroids treat

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allergic reactions
COPD
skin conditions

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12
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long term use of cortiocosteroids

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suppression of the pituitary gland

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13
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cortiocosteroid SE

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ORGAN TRANSPLANT
delayed wound healing
osteoporosis
cushings syndrome

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14
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thyroid

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regulating the rate of metabolism

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15
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hypothyroidism

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most common thyroid problem

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16
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thyroid preparations

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replacement therapy for hypothyroidism

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17
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antithyroid agents

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relieve hyperthroidism symptoms for surgery

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18
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antithyroid example

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methimazole (treatment of choice)

19
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diabetes mellitus

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impaired metablism

20
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type 1

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destruction of pancreatic beta cells

21
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type 2

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characterized by insulin resistance and deficiency

22
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juvenile diabetes

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type 1

23
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most common diabetes

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types 2

24
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when is insulin required?

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type 1

25
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how is insulin given?

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sub q

26
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hyperglycemia

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elevated blood glucose

27
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hypoglycemia

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lower blood glucose

28
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what do sulfonylureas do?

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increase insulin production and activity

29
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alpha gluosidase inhibitors

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delay digestion of complex carbs

30
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biguanides

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decrease hepatic glucose production and enhance insulin uptake in muscle tissue

31
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metformin

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preferred initial first line monotherapy (biguanides)

32
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incretin therapies

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mimic actions of incretin hormones (may be benefical)

33
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example of incretin therapies

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januvia

34
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meglitinides

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rapid onset and short duration of action

35
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what do meglitinides do?

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produce insulin

36
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thiazolidinediones example

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actos

37
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thiazolidinediones

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lower blood glucose

38
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how should you stop corticosteroids?

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taper or step down gradually

39
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cretinism

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congenital

requires treatment to prevent mental retardation

40
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hyperthyroid

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caused by graves disease

41
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lantus

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long acting insulin

42
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hyperglycemia treatment

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IV fluids

43
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hypoglycemia treatment

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sugary drink and then protein

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