Pharmacology
What does Humulin insulin consist of? pg 420
NPH insulin and regular human insulin
Which condition has the classic symptoms of polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia? pg 418
Hyperglycemia which can lead to Type 1 Diabetes
What is the first line of treatment for Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM)? pg 418
lifestyle changes
Which type of Diabetes is the least common (rare)? pg 410
Diabetes Insipidus
What is the medical term for having low potassium? pg 398
Hypokalemia
Which hormone/s does the Adrenal Medulla secrete and store? pg 404
The Catecholamines Epinephrine and Norepinephrine
Doxercalciferol is a form of Vitamin D that treats which condition? pg 415
Hyperparathyroidism
What is the generic name for Synthroid and Levoxyl and what does it treat? pg 414
Levothyroxine and it treats Hypothyroidism
Which hormone is considered a protein and stimulates protein synthesis? pg 418
Insulin
What is Hypothyroidism treated with? pg 413
Hormone replacement therapy or thyroid hormone replacement medications
Which generic drugs are classified as Biguanides? pg 421
Metformin
Which auxiliary label would be placed on a bottle of Orlistat? pg 422
Take with food, Do not take with multivitamins
Which oral hypoglycemic agent is frequently used in combination products for T2DM? pg 422
Metformin
Which medications are used to treat Hyperthyroidism? pg 412
PTU and Methimazole
What is Insulin released in response to (when would insulin be released into the bloodstream)? pg 406
When blood glucose concentration is high, insulin will be released.
What is a common side effect of the drug Invokana? pg 421
genital fungal infections
What is aldosterone and what is its purpose?
pg 405
Aldosterone is a Mineralocorticoid that maintains sodium and potassium homeostasis by stimulating the kidneys to conserve sodium and excrete potassium
What is the condition called when a patient has complete lack of insulin secretion which requires the need for insulin injections? pg 418
Type 1 Diabetes or T1DM
What gland is considered to be the largest of the endocrine system? pg 405
The Pancreas
What is another term for ADH? pg 404
vasopressin
What is Glucagon released in response to (when would glucagon be released into the bloodstream)? pg 406
When blood glucose concentration is low, glucagon will be released
What is negative feedback? pg 401
The primary regulatory mechanism for maintaining homeostasis
What is Graves Disease and what are the symptoms? pg 412
Graves Disease is an auto-immune disorder, that is more common in women than men. The symptoms are goiter, inflammation, eye bulging and exophthalmos
Name the catecholamines that are secreted by the adrenal glands? What are their functions? pg 404-405
Norepinephrine and Epinephrine. They help the body respond to or cope with stress and they increase the heart rate
What is the essential element (necessary component) for T3 and T4 production? pg 413
Iodine