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36 Cards in this Set
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name a thyroid supplement
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Synthroid (levothyroxine)
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from which gland are glucocorticoids secreted?
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adrenal
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what type of hormone is cortisol?
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glucocorticoid
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what is the function of glucocorticoid hormones?
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decrease inflammation
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name a treatment for psoriasis
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triamcinolone (Aristocort)
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name a hormone that helps bring calcium into bones (osteoporosis)
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oestrogen
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treatmeant for breast cancer
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testosterone
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treatment for prostate cancer
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oestrogen
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drug action of acarbose (Precose)
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slows digestion of carbs
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1st DOC for diabetes
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Glucophage (metformin)
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drug action Glucophage (metformin)
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inhibits glucose production by liver
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auxiliary label for Glucophage (metformin)
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take w/ food
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side effects of Glucophage (metformin)
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metallic taste, n/v
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#2 DOCs for diabetes
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glipizide (Glucotrol) and glyburide (Diabeta)
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drug action of glipizide (Glucotrol) and glyburide (Diabeta)
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stimulate insulin production from the pancreas.
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name a thiazolidinedione (glitaszne)
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rosiglitazone (Avandia)
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what side effects does rosiglitazone have?
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cardio
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what is the drug action of the glitazones?
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insulin sensitisers
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name a drug that decreases inflammation
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Prednisone
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what are two types of hormones and what are the differences?
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protein, fast acting and water soluble; steroid, slow action and fat soluble (works inside the cell)
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cause of cushing's
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too much cortisol
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common endocrine malfunction
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tumour
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job of parathyroid
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increase blood calcium
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what is grave's disease?
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auto-immune based, overactive thyroid
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what glad is a bridge between the endocrine system and the NS?
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hypothalamus
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function & location of thymus gland
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develop immune system, in chest
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3 parts of insulin label
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source, action time, manufacturer
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diabetes symptoms
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polyuria, polydipsia, weight change, slow wound healing, polyphagia
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3 hormone classes secreted by adrenal
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sex hormones, glucocorticoids, mineral coritcoids
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opposite of insuline (from pancreas)
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glucagon
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treatments for ED
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Viagra, Cialis, Levitra
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newest drug for diabetes
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Byetta
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Byetta f(x)
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mimics hormones
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Byetta frequency
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BID 30 ac
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osteoporosis treatment
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fosamax
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hypothalamus > ??? > all other glands
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pituitary
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