TERMS Flashcards
1
Q
present in many tissues (stomach, kidney, platelets, endothelium)
maintenance of normal physiologic fx
A
cox-1 enzyme
2
Q
expressed during times of inflammation, pain, fever
A
cox-2 enzyme, the one we want blocked
3
Q
ibuprofen, diclofenac, ketoprofen, indomethacin
A
short acting nsaid (<6 hrs)
4
Q
naproxen, celecoxib, meloxicam, piroxicam
A
long acting nsaid (>6 hrs)
5
Q
anti inflammatory, metabolism, CV fx, growth and immunity
main endogenous one?
A
glucocorticoids
cortisol
6
Q
fluid balance, electrolyte balance
main endogenous one?
A
mineralcorticoid
aldosterone
