Pharmacology
Week 2
Endocrine
System
Review
100

What does Humulin insulin consist of?  pg 420 new 419 old book 

NPH insulin and regular human insulin 

100

Which condition has the classic symptoms of polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia? pg 417 old book 418 new book 

Hyperglycemia which can lead to Type 1 Diabetes

100

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

lifestyle changes 

100

Which type of Diabetes is the least common?  pg 410 new book 409 old book 

Diabetes Insipidus

100

 What is the medical term for having low potassium?  pg 398 both books

Hypokalemia

200

Which hormone/s does the Adrenal Medulla secrete? pg 405 old or 404 new 

The Catecholamines Epinephrine and Norepinephrine

200

Doxercalciferol is a form of Vitamin D that treats which condition?  pg 414 or 415 old book 

Hyperparathyroidism

200

What is the generic name for Synthroid and Levoxyl and what does it treat?  pg 414 both books

Levothyroxine and it treats Hypothyroidism

200

Which hormone is considered a protein and stimulates protein synthesis?  pg 417 old book 418 new book

Insulin

200

What is Hypothyroidism treated with?  pg 413 both books

Hormone replacement therapy or thyroid hormone replacement medications

300

Which generic drugs are classified as Biguanides?  pg 420 and 421 old book

Metformin

300

Which auxiliary label would be placed on a bottle of Orlistat?  pg 422 new 421 old 

Take with food, Do not take with multivitamins

300

Metformin is frequently used in combination products. What is it considered to be?  pg 421 old book or 422 new book 


An oral hypoglycemic agent

300

Which medications are used to treat Hyperthyroidism? pg 412 

PTU and Methimazole

300

What is Insulin released in response to (when would insulin be released into the bloodstream)?  pg 406 or 407 old book

When blood glucose concentration is high, insulin will be released

400

What is a common side effect of the drug Invokana? pg 421 new 420 old 

genital fungal infections

400

What is aldosterone and what is its purpose?  pg 406 ad 405 old book

Aldosterone is a Mineralocorticoid that maintains sodium and potassium homeostasis by stimulating the kidneys to conserve sodium and excrete potassium

400

What is the condition called when a patient has complete lack of insulin secretion which requires the need for insulin injections?  pg 418 new book 417 old book 

Type 1 Diabetes or T1DM

400

What gland is considered to be the largest of the endocrine system?  pg 406 and 405 old book

The Pancreas

400

What is another term for ADH? pg 403 old book 404 new book 

vasopressin 

500

What is Glucagon released in response to (when would glucagon be released into the bloodstream)?  pg 406 or 407 old book

When blood glucose concentration is low, glucagon will be released

500

What is negative feedback?  pg 401 new book 403 old book 

The primary regulatory mechanism for maintaining homeostasis

500

What is Graves Disease and what are the symptoms?  pg 411 or 412 old book

Graves Disease is an auto-immune disorder. The symptoms are goiter, inflammation, eye bulging and exophthalmos

500

Name the catecholamines that are secreted by the adrenal glands?  What are their functions?  pg 405 old book  404-405 new

Norepinephrine and Epinephrine.  They help the body respond to or cope with stress and they increase the heart rate

500

What is the essential element for T3 and T4 production?  pg 413 

iodine