Endocrine Drugs Flashcards
(10 cards)
It is used to promote lung maturation in premature infants
GLUCOCORTICOIDS
Mineralocorticoids are in what class of hormone?
Steroid hormone
Where do Mineralocorticoids produce?
It is produce in the outer zone (zona glomerulosa) of the adrenal cortex
What can cause Hyperthyroidism?
Thyroid adenoma
is a group of metabolic disorders affecting fat, carbohydrate, and protein metabolism caused by deficiencies in insulin secretion, action (sensitivity), or both.
Diabetes mellitus
Effect of Diabetes mellitus
Sustained hyperglycemia, Polyuria, Polydipsia, Ketonuria, Weight loss
Give at least two types of insulin
Insulin pen injector, Insulin jet injector, and External Insulin pump
Is Gliptins decrease insulin resistance, increase glucose uptake and decrease glucose production in the liver
Is Gliptins decrease insulin resistance, increase glucose uptake and decrease glucose production in the liver
Chlorpropamide, Glibenclamide, and Glipizide are for longer-acting in Sulphonylureas
True
For insulin medication, unopened vials are no longer needed to be refrigerated.
False, It still needed to be refrigerated but not frozen