Endocrine Drugs Flashcards

(10 cards)

1
Q

It is used to promote lung maturation in premature infants

A

GLUCOCORTICOIDS

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Mineralocorticoids are in what class of hormone?

A

Steroid hormone

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Where do Mineralocorticoids produce?

A

It is produce in the outer zone (zona glomerulosa) of the adrenal cortex

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What can cause Hyperthyroidism?

A

Thyroid adenoma

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

is a group of metabolic disorders affecting fat, carbohydrate, and protein metabolism caused by deficiencies in insulin secretion, action (sensitivity), or both.

A

Diabetes mellitus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Effect of Diabetes mellitus

A

Sustained hyperglycemia, Polyuria, Polydipsia, Ketonuria, Weight loss

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Give at least two types of insulin

A

Insulin pen injector, Insulin jet injector, and External Insulin pump

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Is Gliptins decrease insulin resistance, increase glucose uptake and decrease glucose production in the liver

A

Is Gliptins decrease insulin resistance, increase glucose uptake and decrease glucose production in the liver

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Chlorpropamide, Glibenclamide, and Glipizide are for longer-acting in Sulphonylureas

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

For insulin medication, unopened vials are no longer needed to be refrigerated.

A

False, It still needed to be refrigerated but not frozen

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly