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Week 10 Endocrine Flashcards

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metformin (Glucophage) class

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biguanides

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metformin (Glucophage) therapeutic use

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first line drug to treat type III diabetes because it does not cause weight gain, can be taken with other oral meds and insulin

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metformin (Glucophage) EPA

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Reduces the production of glucose by the liver, decreases absorption of glucose from the intestines & increases sensitivity of insulin receptors in tissues

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metformin (Glucophage) ADRs

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lactic acidosis
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
metallic taste

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metformin (Glucophage) black box warning

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risk for potentially fatal lactic acidosis for people with a history because it increases production of lactate

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metformin (Glucophage) contraindications and interactions

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not given during severe illness, surgery, hospitalization
pregnancy
renal or hepatic impairment
history of lactic acidosis
alcohol use

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metformin (Glucophage) interventions and education

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take with meals
do not stop without consulting provider
avoid alcohol
cannot be taken within 48 hours of contrast imaging due to kidney injury risk

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glipizide (Glucotrol) class

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sulfonylureas

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glipizide (Glucotrol) therapeutic use

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use in combination with diet to lower blood sugar levels in patients with type II diabetes

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glipizide (Glucotrol) EPA

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stimulates pancreatic beta cells to produce more insulin, increasing secretion of insulin

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glipizide (Glucotrol) ADRs

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hypoglycemia

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glipizide (Glucotrol) contraindications and interactions

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allergy to sulfa meds
pregnancy
renal or hepatic dysfuntions

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glipizide (Glucotrol) interventions and education

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take 30 minutes before meals
do not give during severe illness, surgery, hospitalization, or pregnancy

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regular insulin class

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short-acting insulin

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regular insulin therapeutic use

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control blood sugar in pataients with type I diabetes or type II diabetes not controlled by diet, exercise, or oral agents

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regular insulin EPA

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onset in 30-60 minutes
replaces endogenous insulin and has same effect

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regular insulin ADRs

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hypoglycemia

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regular insulin contraindications and interactions

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hypoglycemia
lower dose for renal disease

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regular insulin interventions and education

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how to store and administer insulin
what to do if hypoglycemic

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lispro insulin (Humalog) class

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rapid-acting insulin

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lispro insulin (Humalog) therapeutic use

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given with meals to to correct high blood glucose level
can be used for type I or type II diabetes

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lispro insulin (Humalog) EPA

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quick onset, 15 minutes

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lispro insulin (Humalog) ADRs

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hypoglycemia

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lispro insulin (Humalog) contraindications and interactions

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hypoglycemia
lower dose for renal disease

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lispro insulin (Humalog) interventions and education
how to store and administer insulin what to do if hypoglycemic
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glargine insulin (Lantus) class
long-acting insulin
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glargine insulin (Lantus) therapeutic use
control blood sugar in type I diabetes or type II not controlled with diet, exercise, or oral medication
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glargine insulin (Lantus) EPA
onset after 2 hours, no peak acts like basal insulin
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glargine insulin (Lantus) ADRs
hypoglycemia
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glargine insulin (Lantus) contraindications and interactions
hypoglycemia lower dose for renal disease
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glargine insulin (Lantus) interventions and education
how to store and administer insulin what to do if hypoglycemic
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insulin injection sites
injected subQ: abdomen, posterior upper arm, anterior thigh, hips
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insulin administration
prime insulin pen with 2 units dial up correct dose locate injection site and clean with alcohol hold and pinch area with non dominant hand, inject at 90 degrees hold in place for 5 seconds after administration do not inject into limb that will be exercised, will cause faster absorption
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glucagon (GlucaGen) class
hyperglycemics
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glucagon (GlucaGen) therapeutic use
treat hypoglycemia from insulin overdose
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glucagon (GlucaGen) EPA
raises blood levels of glucose through glycogenesis
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glucagon (GlucaGen) ADRs
nausea and vomiting
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glucagon (GlucaGen) contraindications and interactions
hypersensitivity
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glucagon (GlucaGen) interventions and educationn
turn patient on side if unconscious provide food once patient regains consciousness and can swallow educate on signs of hypoglycemia
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levothyroxine (Synthroid) class
thyroid replacement
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levothyroxine (Synthroid) therapeutic use
lifelong treatment for hypothyroidism
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levothyroxine (Synthroid) EPA
synthetic T4 to increase metabolic rate
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levothyroxine (Synthroid) ADRs
- signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism - thyrotoxicosis
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levothyroxine (Synthroid) interventions and education
- monitor T3, T4, TSH levels. - measure baseline ad periodic VS and weight
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levothyroxine (Synthroid) contraindications and interactions
thyrotoxicosis recent MI food decreases absorption
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signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism
rapid heart rate, palpitations, chest pain. nervousness tremors decreased appetite heat intolerance, fever, sweating weight loss
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propylthiouracil (PTU) class
antithyroid: thioamides
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propylthiouracil (PTU) therapeutic use
- grave's disease - thyrotoxicosis - suppression of thyroid hormone prior to thyroidectomy
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propylthiouracil (PTU) EPA
blocks iodine from integrating into tyrosine, blocks T4 from converting into T3
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propylthiouracil (PTU) ADRs
signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism agranulocytosis anemia hepatotoxicity rash nausea and vomiting headache dizziness
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propylthiouracil (PTU) interventions and education
monitor T4, T4, TSH baseline and regular VS and weight educate on signs of hypothyroidism - fatigue, weakness, weight gain, cold intolerance monitor CBC, report fever and sore throat
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propylthiouracil (PTU) contraindications and interactions
teratogenic caution with immunosuppression and infections liver dysfunction
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desmopressin (DDAVP) class
posterior pituitary hormone drug
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desmopressin (DDAVP) therapeutic use
diabetes insipidus
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desmopressin (DDAVP) EPA
synthetic ADH
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desmopressin (DDAVP) ADRs
fluid retention: hyponatremia a nd edema seizures
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desmopressin (DDAVP) interventions and education
H2O intoxication: headache, confusion decrease water intake strict I&O monitor serum sodium
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desmopressin (DDAVP) contraindications and interactions
renal failure nephrogenic diabetes insipidus electrolyte imbalances
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hydrocortisone (Cortef) class
glucocorticoids
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hydrocortisone (Cortef) therapeutic use
addison's disease/ adrenal insufficiency. autoimmune inflammatory disorders. asthma.
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hydrocortisone (Cortef) EPA
synthetic cortisol
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hydrocortisone (Cortef) ADRs
many at high levels
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hydrocortisone (Cortef) interventions and education
monitor CBC, electrolytes, glucose, glucocorticoid levels. may need supplemental dose in time of stress. medical alert bracelet. call provider before getting vaccines.
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hydrocortisone (Cortef) contraindications and interactions
oral contraceptives phenytoin and phenobarbital
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fludrocortisone class
mineralocorticoids
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fludrocortisone therapeutic use
- addison's disease adrenal insufficiency - primary hypoaldosteronism - congenital adrenal hyperplasia
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fludrocortisone EPA
synthetic aldosterone sodium and water retention
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fludrocortisone ADRs
fluid and electrolyte imbalances hypertension, heart failure, hypokalemia
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fludrocortisone interventions and education
monitor fluid retention, weight monitor BP monitor potassium levels monitor inadequate dosage: weight loss, poor appetite, fatigue, muscle weakness, hypotension
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somatropin class
growth hormone
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somatropin therapeutic use
turner's syndrome GH deficiency wasting syndrome - AIDs
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somatropin administration
rotate subQ sites
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somatropin interventions
monitor urinary calcium due to risk of hypercalciuria
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somatropin ADRs
hyperglycemia

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