Chapter 34 Flashcards
(27 cards)
Adrenal drugs cannot be given with which drugs because it destroys the GI mucosa
Antigout and anti-inflammatory
What does the adrenal medulla secrete
Catecholamines: epinephrine, norepinephrine
What does the adrenal cortex secrete
Corticosteroid: glucocorticoids, mineralcorticoids (aldosterone)
Oversecretion of adrenal hormones causes
Cushing’s syndrome
Distribution of fat to areas in body
Under secretion of adrenal hormones leads to
Addison’s disease
Dehydration, nausea, vomiting, weight loss
What adrenal drug is used for newborns who do not have enough surfactant in lungs
Betamethasone
Dexamethasone
What drug is given to treat Addisons disease
Fludrocortisone
Should fludrocortisone be given with food or milk
Yes
What do adrenal drugs do
Modify enzyme activity to control inflammation and immune response
Adrenal drugs are often used for what two conditions
Immune disease
Transplant
Adrenal drugs can cause what
Hyperglycemia
Bone demineralization
When is the best time to take corticosteroids
Morning. Can cause insomnia
When should adrenal drugs not be given
When infection is present, suppressed immune system
Do adrenal drugs need to be tapered to stop
Yes
What is given with adrenal drugs to prevent or minimize bone demineralization
Vitamin D
Milk, cheese, salmon, sardines
Adrenal drugs have potent effects on all body systems T/F
True
Which adrenal drugs decrease potassium, increase sodium, and increase blood sugar
All of them
Adrenal drugs should not be taken with which meds
Non potassium sparring diuretics
Aspirin
Anticholinesterase
Prednisone should not be given with what because it causes severe hypokalemia
Furosemide
Can prednisone be given during pregnancy
No
What is the most common oral glucocorticoid for anti inflammatory and immunosuppression
Prednisone
Which adrenal drug can be used to treat exacerbations of chronic respiratory illness
Prednisone
Which adrenal drug does not help Addisons disease
Prednisone
4mg of Solu Medrol is equivalent to how much of Solu Cortef
20mg
