Pituitary and Proud
This first line drug is preferred for hyperprolactinemia and prolactin-secreating pituitary adenomas.
What is Cabergoline?
Grandma's DXA scan was so concerning that even her orthopedic surgeon was terrified, so he started her on this medication class.
What are bisphosphonates?
This IV antidote is used to counteract symptomatic hypermagnesemia.
What is Calcium Gluconate (IV)?
When giving these medications to children, you must monitor their growth.
What is Glucocorticoids / Corticosteroids?
This electrolyte decreases the absorption of levothyroxine, tetracyclines, fluorquinolones, iron, and bisphosphonates.
What is Calcium?
This medication covers the following diagnoses: Acromegaly
What is Octreotide or Pegvisomant?
This medication is indicated for postmenopausal osteoporosis.
What is Raloxifene (SERM)?
This medication's MOA involves replacing endogenous T4, which is converted peripherally to active T3
What is Levothyroxine?
This medication is used FIRST LINE to treat primary adrenal insufficiency (Addison's Disease) requiring aldosterone replacement, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and orthostatic hypotension in some cases.
What is Fludrocortisone (Mineralocorticoids)?
This medication's MOA involves irreversible nonselective alpha blocker → prevents
catecholamine-mediated vasoconstriction.
What is Phenoxybenzamine?
This medication stimulates IGF-1 production and linear bone growth in a patient with growth hormone deficiency.
What is Somatropin?
This medication binds RANK ligand, inhibiting osteoclast formation and activity. Its typically used for osteoporosis in high-risk patients, given as a SQ injection every 6 months.
What is Denosumab (RANKL Inhibitors/Monoclonal Antibodies)?
This medication is used in a thyroid storm and myxedema coma adjunctive therapy.
What is Hydrocortisone or Dexamethasone (Glucocorticoids)?
A patient being treated for Cushing syndrome develops fatigue, hypotension, and ELEVATED LIVER ENZYMES. These adverse effects are classically associated with this medication.
What is Ketoconazole (Steroidogenesis Inhibitors and Adrenal Enzyme Blocker)?
What is Pheochromocytoma?
A patient with excessive urination and thirst due to deficient vasopressin secretion is treated with this medication
What is desmopressin?
This osteoporosis medication must be rotated with each nostril as it is a nasal spray that may cause rhinitis.
What is calcitonin salmon?
This medication is given after a thioamide in thyroid storm to rapidly inhibit the release of preformed thyroid hormone from the thyroid gland.
What is potassium iodide (SSKI) or Lugol solution?
This is the reversal agent for adrenal insufficiency/ adrenal crisis.
What is Hydrocortisone or Dexamethasone?
By decreasing hepatic glucose production and improving insulin sensitivity, this medication has become the cornerstone of type 2 diabetes treatment.
What is Metformin?
What are glucocorticoids?
A dialysis patient has secondary hyperparathyroidism. This medication directly lowers PTH by increasing calcium receptor sensitivity.
A patient with chronic kidney disease on dialysis develops secondary hyperparathyroidism. This medication class lowers PTH without directly increasing vitamin D levels
What are calcimimetics (e.g., cinacalcet or etelcalcetide)?
For men with gynecomastia, this medication may be better tolerated.
What is Eplerenone?
This osteoporosis medication is contraindicated in someone with a recent history of a stroke or MI! (EXAM)
What is Romosozumab (Sclerositin Inhibitor/Anabolic Monoclonal Antibodies)?