CPhT Ch 17,18,19

calcitonin

a thyroid hormone that helps regulate blood concentrations of calcium and phosphate and promotes the formation of bone

endocrinologist

a physician who specializes in the treatment of conditions of the endocrine system

glucometer

glucose and measuring instrument, used to test blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes

homeostasis

the equilibrium pertaining to the balance of fluid levels, pH levels, osmotic pressures, and concentration of glucose in the blood

hyperglycemia

high blood sugar

goiter

a condition in which the thyroid gland is enlarged because of a lack of iodine

hypertension

elevated blood pressure

hypoglycemia

low blood sugar

gout

painful form of arthritis by defective metabolism of uric acid

opioid analgesic

pain reliever that activates opioid receptors

reye’s syndrome

life-threatening metabolic disorder in children associated with the use of asprin

paraenteral

any route of administration besides the mouth

analgesic

drug that relieves pain

uric acid

deposition of uric acid as crystals in the joints

antipyretic

drug that relieves fever

hypocalcemia

low concentration of calcium in the blood

Sandostatin

octreotide

Zoloft

sertraline

Glucotrol

glipizide

Zyprexa

olanzapine

Rocatrol

calcitriol

Elavil

amitriptyline

Glucophage

metformin

Risperalal

risperidone

Restoril

temazepam

Medrol

methylprednisolone

Drug indication for Glucophage?

type II diabetes

Drug indication for Tapazole

hyperthyroidism

Drug indication for Phenytoin

epilepsy

Drug indication for Avonex

multiple sclerosis

Drug indication for Mestinon

Myasthenia Gravis

Drug class for Celexa

SSRI antidepressant

Drug indication for Xanax

anti-anxiety

Drug indictation for Florinef

addison disease

Drug indictation for Aricept

alzheimer disease

Drug indictation for Haldol

anti-psychotic

Drug indictation for Ambien

hypnotic

Drug indictation for Synthroid

thyroid replacement

Drug indictation for Cogentin

anticholinergic

Drug indictation for Sensipar

hyperparathyroidism

Drug indictation for Sinemet

Parkinson’s Disease

what is the largest gland in the endocrine system?

pancreas

what does Prozac treat?

depression, antidepressant

What is an OTC med for insomnia?

benadryl/diphenhydramine

what drug class is Ketorolac and naproxin?

NSAID

Meds for anxiety, psychosis, depression, along with benzos, have what auxillary label?

“May cause drowsiness and dizziness.”

What is the tiniest part of the central nervous system?

neuron

Someone with a dopamine deficiency may have ____ disease.

Parkinson’s

Which gland helps regulate calcium?

parathyroid

bupropion is used for?

depression, to quit smoking

Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia consist of:

memory loss and loss of mental function

why can’t kids take asprin?

the risk of reye’s syndrome

body temp, appetite, water balance, and emotion is influenced by?

hypothalamus

what drug class is Zoloft, Paxil, and Prozac considered?

SSRI

indication for asprin?

fever, pain, inflammation, and blood thinner

midbrains, pons, and medulla obligata are part of?

the brainstem

what two glands are located above the kidney?

the adrenal glands

methimazole and ptu indicated for?

hyperthyroidism

biggest part of brain?

cerebral cortex

postmenopausal, osteoporosis, and abnormal uterine bleeding can be treated with what?

estrogen

abbreviation for Tylenol/acetaminophen

APAP

abbreviation for aspirin

ASA