In the pancreas, ______________ cells secrete insulin
beta
100
How does ADH affect blood volume?
it raises it
100
Extrapyramidal effects come from blocking what receptors?
What is Dopamine receptor D2
100
What is the Adverse effect of Anticholinergic Drugs on cardiac system?
What is tachycardia
200
Which hormone has the greatest influence on the ability to secrete milk?
What is prolactin?
200
This condition results from hypo secretion of growth hormone?
What is dwarfism?
200
Lithium toxicity is associated with what electrolyte imbalance?
What is hyponatremia
200
disordered thinking, hallucinations, delusions & uncontrolled behavior are ____________symptoms of schizophrenia?
What are positive symptoms of schizophrenia?
200
What is the goal from drug therapy for treatment of parkinsonism
That symptoms can be reduced, and the ability to perform ADLs can be improved
300
Which hormone causes excessive skeletal growth or giantism?
What is somatotropin?
300
What disease process results from deficiency of ADH?
What is Diabetes Insipidus
300
Lithium carbonate (Eskalith) serumTherapeutic Levels is
0.5 - 1.4 mEq/L
300
In what class is chlorpromazine?
What is a Phenothiazine
300
The lab results of a client treated for Alzheimer's disease reveals increased liver function tests. The nurse recognizes that the drug most likely to cause this side effect is:
What is Tacrine (Cognex).
400
Myxedema, which includes fatigue, general weakness, and muscle cramps, is a symptom of which endocrine disorder
What is hypothyroidism?
400
Nursing assessment of a client receiving promazine (Prozene) reveals T 104°F, BP 90/50-160/100, and urinary incontinence. What condition is being described?
What is neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS).
400
Is one of the most widely used supplements to prevent age-related memory and cognitive problems
What is Ginkgo biloba
500
When hydrocortisone use is discontinued, the nurse must recognize the possibility of what side effect, if this drug is stopped abruptly?
What is Addisonian crisis
500
Which kind of commonly used endocrine drug causes increased risk for peptic ulcers, decreased wound healing, and increased capillary fragility?
What is a glucocorticoid
500
What impact does lithium have on thyroid function?
Lithium prevents thyroid hormone release and can cause hypothyroidism
500
What effect do antipsychotics have on an EKG?
Prolong Q-T interval
500
This antiparkison drug is an antiviral that stimulates DA release among other things