ENDOCRINE DRUGS

Question 1

it is used to initiate labor, promote the delivery of the placenta, and control post-partum hemorrhage.

Answer 1

OXYTOCIN

Question 2

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

Answer 2

HORMONES

Question 3

What is the adverse effect of oxytocin?

Answer 3

HYPERSENSITIVITY, CARDIOVASCULAR SPASM, HYPOTENSION, N&V

Question 4

What are the symptoms of hyperglycemia?

Answer 4

EXTREME THIRST
NEED TO URINATE OFTEN
DRY SKIN
HUNGRY
BLURRY VISION
DROWSY
SLOW-HEALING WOUNDS

Question 4

What are the symptoms of hyperglycemia?

Answer 4

EXTREME THIRST
NEED TO URINATE OFTEN
DRY SKIN
HUNGRY
BLURRY VISION
DROWSY
SLOW-HEALING WOUNDS

Question 5

The nurse assesses the patient for symptoms of
hyperthyroidism. Which is/are symptoms (s) of
hyperthyroidism? (Select all that apply.)

a. Chest pain
b. Constipation
c. Excessive sweating
d. Tachycardia
e. Tinnitus

Answer 5

a. Chest pain
c. Excessive sweating
d. Tachycardia

Question 6

How soon after starting levothyroxine (Synthroid)
should the patient report feel its effects?

Answer 6

2-4 weeks

Question 7

What is the most common adverse effect of insulin?

Answer 7

hypoglycemia

Question 8

What is the main therapeutic effect of insulin?

Answer 8

units

Question 9

What is the main function of aldosterone?

Answer 9

regulation of sodium and water balance