PT140
Pharmacology
Week 2
Endocrine System
Review
100

Farxiga is the Trade name for this drug? pg 420 

dapagliflozin

100

Acarbose is the generic name for which drug?

Precose 

100

What is Negative Feedback?  pg 403

The primary regulatory mechanism used by the endocrine system to maintain homeostasis

100

Which 2 types of insulin are considered Humulin?  pg 419

NPH insulin and Regular Insulin 

100

What is released in respose to high blood glucose levels?  pg 406

Insulin

200

Name the effects of Cortisol, which is a Glucocorticoid. pg 406

They increase glucose levels, reduce inflammation, and increase the capacity to cope with stressful situations

200

What is released in response to low blood glucose levels?  pg 406

Glucagon

200

Name the drugs used to treat hyperthyroidism?  pg 412

PTU (propylthiouracil), and Tapazole (methimazole)

200

What is the other name for ADH?  pg 403

vasopressin

200

What do the hormones that are produced by the Endocrine Glands do?  pg 401 

They enter the bloodstream to reach their target site and/or act at target sites near the site of hormone release

300

Levemir is the Trade Name for which generic insulin?  

insulin detemir

300

What is the first line of treatment for Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM)?  pg 418

lifestyle changes 

300

Which form of Vitamin D is used to treat hyperparathyroidism? pg 414

Hectorol (doxercalciferol) 

300

Polydipsia, Polyphagia, and Polyuria are the symptoms of which condition and what can it lead to?  pg 417

These are symptoms of hyperglycemia and can lead to a diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

300

Glimepiride is the generic name for which medication? 

Amaryl

400

Iodine is the essential element that is necessary for the production of which 2 hormones?  pg 413

T3 and T4

400

What does secretion of too much aldosterone from the adrenal glands lead to?  pg 406

Hypertension, due to the retention of sodium and water.  And Hypokalemia due to the excretion of potassium

400

What are the common side effects of Invokana (canagliflozin)?  pg 420

genital fungal infections, increased urination, and orthostasis

400

Name the 2 catecholamines that are stored in, and secreted by the Adrenal Medulla.  pg 405

Epinephrine and Norepinephrine

400

Excess secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is a symptom of Cushing Disease.  this symptom is similar to the overmedication side effects of what type of drug?  pg 415

Corticosteroids

500

Octreotide is the generic for this Acromegaly medication?

Sandostatin

500

Pioglitazone is indicated to treat which condition?  pg 400

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)

500

Starlix is the Trade Name for this Type 2 Diabetes drug?  

nateglinide

500

What is the medical term for having low blood potassium?  pg 416

Hypokalemia

500

What auxiliary labels must be placed on thyroid hormone replacement drugs?  pg 413 and 414 

Take with water on an empty stomach, Take as directed.

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