Endocrine System Drugs Flashcards
(20 cards)
A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs
Hormones
Hormones whose molecules are from proteins
Peptide Hormone
Hormone that inhibits urin
Antidiuretic Hormone
Hormone produced in the Anterior Pituitary Gland
Growth Hormone
What gland produces the Thyroid Hormone
Thyroid
Used to initiate labor, promote delivery of placenta
Oxytocin
Produce hormone corticosteroid
Adrenal Cortex
Drugs that increase availability of glucose
Glucocorticoid
Drug used to diagnose Cushing’s Syndrome
Dexamethasone
Used for treatment of Hypothyroidism
Thyroid Hormone Replacement
Type of Diabetes that is Insulin-dependent
Type I Diabetes
Type of Diabetes that is Non-insulin dependent
Type II Diabetes
Kind of Insulin that has an onset of 15-30 minutes with a peak of 2 hours
Rapid-acting Insulin
Kind of Insulin that can be used for 24 hours
Long-Acting Insulin
Kind of Anti-Diabetic Drug that decreases glucose production by the liver and increase tissue response to Insulin
Biguanides
Kind of Anti-Diabetic Drug that increases insulin release and reduce glucagon release
Gliptines
Kind of Anti-Thyroid Agent that prevents formation of thyroid hormone and inhibit the conversion of T4 to T3
Thioamides
Kind of Anti-Thyroid Agent that destroys Thyroid tissue
Iodine Solution
Gland that releases neurotransmitters Norepinephrine and Epinephrine
Adrenal Medulla
It compliments the Nervous System in controlling the body collection of glands and tissues that secretes hormones into the bloodstream
Endocrine System
