Endocrine Drugs (Finals ) Flashcards
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what are the three types of hormones?
peptide hormones
steroids hormones
amine hormones
These are biochemicals that the body produces and are in charge of regulating the function of certain cells or organs.
hormones
a support system for the nervous system in the body’s control
endocrine system
Drowsiness, lethargy, bradycardia, nausea, skin rash
thyroid suppression’s negative effects
an extreme sense of thirst or a constant desire to hydrate
Polydipsia
Calcitonin
hormones that regulates calcium
One unfavorable outcome that you’re going to apply here is rotating the injection site
Lipoatrophy
inhibits growth hormone and has effects on a variety of systems.
Somatostatin Agonists
These hormones are in charge of promoting bone and tissue growth.
Growth Hormone
the one that was created by synthesizing tryptophan and tyrosine from amino acids
Amine Hormones
This treatment for chronic adrenal insufficiency is taken orally.
Cortisone
Corticotrophins and growth hormone
peptide hormones examples
For adrenocortical insufficiency, the preferred medication
Hydrocortisone
Dexamethasone
is employed to identify Cushing’s
used to start labor, encourage placenta delivery, and stop postpartum bleeding
oxytocin
used to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system.
Corticosteriods
Epinephrine and Norepinephrine are released as a result.
Adrenal Medulla
referred to as water poisoning, is a disruption of brain function brought on by consuming an excessive amount of water.
Water intoxication
a condition in which your blood sugar (glucose) level is lower than the standard range
hypoglacemia
represent a class of medications utilized in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Sulfonylureas
