Test 1 Flashcards
What is a contraindications to any drug?
Allergy to that drug
What are the 3 general indications of hormonal therapy
- Replacement
- Exaggerate normal function
- Antineoplastic therapy
What are nursing considerations for thyroid agents
Taken Once a day
Should be taken In the morning
What is Myxedema
Hypothyroid
Sluggish, cold, puffy face
What and where are the adrenal glands
Top of the kidneys
Stress hormones
Major gland in endocrine system
What is the negative feedback loop
If you put Prednisone exogenously in the body the body thinks it doesn’t have to make as much and slows down production of steroids
What is ecchymosis
Bruising
What are side effects of glucocorticoids
Hypertension , hyperglycemia, moon face, ecchymosis, poor wound healing, muscle weakness
What does aldosterone deal with
Fluid and electrolyte balance
Biggest side effect of insulin
Hypoglycemia
What type of insulin is used for a sliding scale
Short acting ( regular of Novolog/Humalog)
What do Biguanides and Thiazolidinediones deal with
Insulin resistance
Do Biguanides and Thiazolidinediones cause hypoglycemia
NO
do not mess with insulin
What does Cinnamon do
Triple insulins efficiency
Where does metabolism happen
Primarily in the liver
