Medications of Endocrine Conditions Flashcards
1
Q
How is insulin taken?
A
it is self administrated through a pump or infusion and sites need to be rotated
2
Q
Insulin Regimes?
A
basal which means the bowels and is short acting, prior to meals or can be long acting and taken before bed
3
Q
Biguanides?
A
promotes glucose uptake from blood and use by cells
4
Q
Sulfonylureas?
A
binds to receptors and blocks ATP dependent potassium channels
