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Why is giving thryoid hormones for obesity a bad idea? What can happen?
What is weight gain and complications?
When should levothyroxine be taken?
What is on an empty stomach in the morning with full glass water?
upper gastrointestinal issues like heartburn, musculoskeletal pain, and flu-like symptoms after IV infusion are side effects for what
what is bisphosphonate
If you come upon a diabetic who is unconscious (but still breathing) or severely "out of it", what do you do?
What is give them glucagon?
(You assume this patient is suffering from hypoglycemia because if you don’t get the blood
sugar in them, they could die. Give them glucagon)
What is the only antidiabetic pill for children ten years or older?
What is metformin?
Why must you remain upright for 30 minutes after taking a drug like alendronate?
levothyroxine interactions with what? calcium, iron, and soy can affect absorption.
What is calcium, iron, and soy?
These antiresorptive drugs are taken up by osteoclasts, interfering with their function and promoting their death to slow bone resorption what are they?
What are Bisphosphonates
Which two insulin cannot be mixed with any other insulin?
What is glargine (Lantus, Toujeo) and insulin detemir (Levemir) cannot be mixed with any other drugs, including insulins?
What is 10 seconds?
What labs would you want to monitor when giving a drug like Ibandronate or Alendronate (Fosamax)?
What are calcium, vitamin D, renal function, and bone turnover markers
What are the signs of overtreatment with levothyroxine? (hint mimics hyperthyroidism)
what are tachycardia, anxiety, weight loss, and nausea?
An autoimmune disorder where the body's immune system attacks and destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas?
What is type 1 diabetes?
How do you mix insulin?
What is cloudy to clear and roll insulin lightly?
What is skin and foot care?
Does calcium help reduce fractures?
What are fatigue, constipation, cold intolerance, weight gain, slow heart rate, low blood pressure, and weakness?
A metabolic disorder where the body becomes resistant to insulin or does not produce enough insulin?
What is type two diabetes?
Why should metformin be held before a procedure using contrast?
What is it could cause lactic acidosis?
Which insulin is clear?
What is rapid-acting insulin given 5-15 minutes before a meal
levothyroxine is a lifelong medication for?
What is hypothyroidism?
What is propylthiouracil (PTU) used to treat?
What is hyperthyroidism by decreasing thyroid hormone production?
What are the signs of hyperglycemia?
What are increased thirst, a dry mouth, frequent urination, fatigue, blurred vision, weight loss, recurrent infections, and cystitis?
Signs of hypoglycemia?
What are Shakiness, sweating, dizziness, hunger, anxiety, irritability, and rapid heartbeat?
Which insulin is cloudy?
What is Short-acting insulin given 30-60 minutes before meals?