Endocrine Drugs

Question 1

A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs.

Answer 1

Hormones

Question 2

Oxytocin is used for?

Answer 2

Used to initiate labor, promote delivery of placenta and control post-partum hemorrhage

Question 3

The adverse effect of oxytocin is?

Answer 3

Hypersensitivity, cardiovascular spasm, hypotension

Question 4

Used to promote lung maturation in premature infants.

Answer 4

Glucocorticoids

Question 5

Steroid are more effective when administered through

Answer 5

Injection

Question 6

is a group of metabolic
disorders of fat, carbohydrate, and protein metabolism that results from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action
(sensitivity), or both

Answer 6

Diabetes Mellitus

Question 7

It is an oral therapy for chronic adrenal insufficiency

Answer 7

Cortisone

Question 8

Give at least 3 types of insulin

Answer 8

Ultralente, Lispro, Glargine

Question 9

is used for glycemic control of diabetes mellitus (type 1, type 2, gestational) to prevent
complications.

Answer 9

Insulin

Question 10

Vial in use can be at room temp for up to ___.

Answer 10

1 month

Question 11

It is used to diagnose Cushing’s syndrome.

Answer 11

Dexamethasone