Definition 1 of 52
short acting
have both anti-inflammatory and sodium retaining actions
oral dosage is respectively (low potency)
applied topically as well
neutral protamine hagedorn (nph)
cortisol (hydrocortisone) and cortisone
Meglitinides - nateglinide, repaglinide
prednisone and prednisalone
Term 2 of 52
glargine
rapid acting insulin
short acting insulin
long acting insulin
rapid acting insulin
Term 3 of 52
Detemir
rapid acting insulin
short acting insulin
long acting insulin
rapid acting insulin
,Term 4 of 52
liotrix
T3 replacement
has a shorter plasma half life so must be administered more frequently.
used for TSH suppression test
t4 and t3 physiological formula 4:1, does not give better clinical results
destroy capacity to produce cortisol
converted to a reactive acyl chloride
treats inoperable adrenocortical adenoma
Tyrosine hydroxylase inhibitor for catecholamine synthesis
Definition 5 of 52
synthetic amylin analog produced by pancreatic Beta cells - suppresses glucagon release, slows
gastric emptying, reduces appetite in CNS.
can have some adverse effects -hypoglycemia and gastrointestinal disturbances.
pramlintide
acarbose
glargine
flozins
Definition 6 of 52
non-selective beta blocker
can be used for thyroid storm or hyperthyroidism because it prevents the conversion of t4 to t3
propanolol
metoprolol
carvedilol
atenolol
, Term 7 of 52
what is the effect of thyroid hormone drugs on blood glucose
glucagon like peptide 1 analogs
selective glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist; increases glucose-dependent
insulin secretion, decreases glucagon secretion, slows gastric emptying.
works with insulin to help control blood sugar
increased sensitivity to warfarin may decrease production of clotting factors or increase
catabolism of vitamin K dependent clotting factors
increases gluconeogeneis and glygenolysis
enhances insulin dependent entry into cells
increases glucose absorption from diet as well
with a diabetic patient, it would be important to monitor their glucose and possibly increase
antidiabetic medications
standard of care for thyroid ablation. death of cells via beta emissions. cheap, effective,
and painless. not administered during pregnancy. requires some isolation of patient.
following, use thyroid replacement. can also cause TSH elevation / osteoporosis / CHF.
Definition 8 of 52
T3 replacement
has a shorter plasma half life so must be administered more frequently.
used for TSH suppression test
Metyrosine
Liothyronine
Dessicated Thyroid
Liotrix
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