Endorine Drugs

Question 1

It complements the nervous system in controlling the body

Answer 1

Endocrine System

Question 2

Used to initiate labor, promote delivery of placenta and control post-partum hemorrhage.

Answer 2

Oxytocin

Question 3

Produces hormones called corticosteroids

Answer 3

Adrenal Cortex

Question 4

Releases neurotransmitters Norepinephrine and Epinephrine

Answer 4

Adrenal Medulla

Question 5

A Drugs acting on the Adrenal Cortex

Answer 5

Corticoid

Question 6

Used to promote lung maturation in premature infants

Answer 6

Glucocorticoids

Question 7

Preferred drug for adrenocortical insufficiency

Answer 7

Hydrocortisone

Question 8

Oral therapy for chronic adrenal insufficiency

Answer 8

Cortisone

Question 9

Treatment of non-endocrine disorders

Answer 9

Dexamethasone

Question 10

Impair the ability of phagocytes and block production of antibodies

Answer 10

Immunosuppressive

Question 11

Secretes digestive enzymes

Answer 11

Pancreas

Question 12

Decrease insulin resistance, increase glucose uptake and decrease glucose production in liver

Answer 12

Thiazolidinediones

Question 13

Increases insulin release, reduces glucagon release

Answer 13

Gliptins