Steroids

Question 1

State whether the following hormones are secreted from the adrenal cortex or adrenal medulla.

Answer 1

Adrenal Medulla: Adrenaline and noradrenaline.

Adrenal Cortex: Glucocorticoids, Gonadocorticoids, and Mineralocorticoids C.

Question 2

State whether the following exert predominantly glucocorticoid activity (G) or mineralocorticoid activity (M).

Answer 2

G:
Dexamethasone
Betamethasone 
Triamcinolone 
Hydrocortisone 
Prednisone 

M:
Aldosterone
Fludrocortisone

Question 3

Steroids have many uses, one being anti-inflammatory. In what situation would an individual require steroids to be prescribed, rather than NSAIDS?

Answer 3

WHEN NSAIDS ARE INEFFECTUAL OR THERE ARE CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR USE

Question 4

Place the following in order from the ‘shortest acting’ to the ‘longest acting’:

Answer 4

HYDROCORTISONE, PREDNISONE, BETAMETHASONE