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Exam 3 Drugs✅levothyroxine
which drug is taken for life after the removal of the thyroid-
what is levothyroxine used for- ✅hypothyroidism
what are some symptoms associated with hypothyroidism- ✅thick skin, hair
loss, cold intolerance, slow metabolism, bradycardia
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what happens if the dose is too high for levothyroxine- symptoms of
hyperthyroidism; tremors, tachycardia, heat intolerance
what do biophosphate drugs do- ✅increase bone mass
what is an important consideration while taking biophosphate drugs- pt ✅
has to be out of bed and moving around or erosion of the esophagus can
occur
what does prednisone do to the immune system- ✅decreases the immune
system
what does prednisone do- ✅decreases inflammation
which drug causes poor wound healing-✅prednisone
which drug helps decrease an anaphylactic shock-✅prednisone
what do you have to teach pt when taking prednisone-✅they cannot just
stop taking it at once, it must be gradually stopped
which drug can cause hyperglycemia when taking long term- ✅prednisone
what is methimazole used for- ✅hyperthyroidism
, how does methimazole work- ✅it blocks the synthesis of the thyroid
hormone
what does iodine help with-✅hyperthyroidism
which drugs cannot be substituted for a generic- ✅thyroid drugs;
levothyroxine and methimazole
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what hormone is dominate in the first part of the menstrual
cycle- estrogen
what does estrogen do to symptoms of the menstrual cycle- ✅increases
energy and stabilizes mood
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which hormone is more dominant in the later part of the menstrual
cycle- progesterone
how does progesterone impact menstrual symptoms- ✅increases appetite,
sleepiness, PMS
when is progesterone released- ✅after ovulation
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what does progesterone do- prevents the shedding of the uterine lining;
increases basal temp, prevents contractions
why does progesterone decrease the immune system- ✅to prevent the
body from attacking the baby
which hormone/drug decrease uterine motility- ✅progesterone
which drug causes decreased function of T cells-✅progesterone
what can cause an increased risk of blood clotting-✅smoking
what drug can be taken if there is a lack of growth in children-✅estrogen
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