Exam 26: Medications Used in Treatment of Endocrine Disorders

The usual adult dose of Synthroid is:

Match each term with its definition. -excessive thirst

Match each term with its definition. -caused by deficient GH

Lactic acidosis, a rare but potentially fatal complication, may occur with the use of:

All of the following drugs may cause hyperglycemia except:

Match each term with its definition. -caused by hypothyroidism; found in adults and older children

Comatose patients with hypoglycemia may be given IV dextrose.

Iodine is essential to the proper function of which gland?

Novolin 70/30 has an onset of action within:

Adverse reactions to thyroid hormones include:

School-age children may use diabetes as an excuse to escape responsibility or to gain attention.

Which of the following is NOT a sign of hypoglycemia?

Which of the following drugs works by decreasing the release of glucose by the liver and making cells more sensitive to insulin?

Prandin and Starlix are useful in the treatment of diabetes mellitus for patients with potential kidney problems.

The usual starting dose of metformin HCl is:

Polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia are classic signs of:

50% of children with Type 2 diabetes are overweight.

Match each term with its definition. -deficiency of ADH

Sulfonylureas are used for the treatment of:

Match each drug with its classification. -Which gland is sometimes referred to as the "master gland"?