Pituitary Power
This anterior pituitary drug is used to diagnose adrenocortical insufficiency.
What is cosyntropin? – anterior pituitary hormone analog
This hormone regulates metabolism and is secreted by the thyroid gland.
Thyroxine (T4)
This form of insulin has the fastest onset and must be taken with meals.
What is rapid-acting insulin (e.g., lispro)?
This syndrome results from excess corticosteroids and can cause moon face.
What is Cushing's syndrome?
Levothyroxine should be taken at this time of day.
What is in the morning? (on an empty stomach)
This drug is a synthetic growth hormone given to children with growth hormone deficiency
What is somatropin? – growth hormone (GH) analog
A goiter develops in hypothyroidism due to this hormone imbalance.
What is elevated TSH and low thyroid hormone?
This oral medication is the first-line treatment for Type 2 diabetes.
What is metformin? – biguanide
This mineralocorticoid is used to treat Addison's disease.
What is fludrocortisone? – mineralocorticoid
This lab value is used to monitor long-term glucose control.
What is hemoglobin A1C?
This posterior pituitary drug treats diabetes insipidus and helps control bleeding in hemophilia.
What is desmopressin? – posterior pituitary hormone analog (ADH analog)
This is the most commonly prescribed thyroid replacement drug.
What is levothyroxine? – thyroid hormone replacement (T4)
This severe acute complication of diabetes causes hyperglycemia, acidosis, and ketones.
What is diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
Corticosteroids should be tapered to prevent this condition.
What is adrenal crisis?
Vasopressin is a potent vasoconstrictor indicated for these conditions.
What are vasodilatory shock or pulseless cardiac arrest?
This condition is a life-threatening emergency caused by excessive thyroid hormone.
What is thyroid storm?
This long-acting insulin has no peak and lasts 24 hours.
What is insulin glargine? – long-acting insulin
Fludrocortisone should be taken with this to reduce GI upset.
What is food or milk?
Glucocorticoids can interact with these drugs to increase the risk of GI ulcers.
What are NSAIDs?
During antithyroid therapy, patients should avoid foods high in this element.
What is iodine?
These drugs work by blocking SGLT2 in the kidneys to increase glucose excretion.
What are SGLT2 inhibitors? – sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors
When mixing NPH and regular insulin, this one is drawn up first.
What is regular insulin?
Acarbose is taken with the first bite of food and works by blocking this enzyme.
What is alpha-glucosidase? – alpha-glucosidase inhibitor
This injectable drug mimics amylin and delays gastric emptying.
What is pramlintide? – amylin analog
Name two signs of hypoglycemia.
What are tremors, confusion, irritability, sweating, shakiness, hunger, weakness, headache, dizziness, blurred vision, fatigue, rapid heartbeat, anxiety, hypothermia, seizures, or coma?
BETTER QUESTION: This potentially life-threatening condition can result from excessive dosing of levothyroxine and presents with symptoms like anxiety, weight loss, and palpitations.
Thyroid storm