Pharm Exam 3 Review - Endocrine and Cardiovascular Medications

Flashcards covering key endocrine and cardiovascular medications, their mechanisms, and nursing implications.

Insulin

Hormone that lowers blood glucose levels.

Metformin

Medication that lowers blood glucose, commonly used for Type 2 Diabetes.

Glucagon

Hormone that raises blood glucose levels.

Rapid-Acting Insulin

Includes lispro and aspart; has an onset of 5-15 minutes.

Short-Acting Insulin

Regular insulin; has an onset of 30-60 minutes.

Intermediate-Acting Insulin

NPH insulin, typically cloudy, has a duration of 10-18 hours.

Long-Acting Insulin

Includes glargine (Lantus); provides a constant level of insulin for 24 hours.

Sulfonylureas

Class of drugs including glipizide and glyburide, which stimulate insulin secretion.

PTU (Propylthiouracil)

Medication for hyperthyroidism that inhibits thyroid hormone production.

Glucocorticoids

Hormones like hydrocortisone that regulate metabolism and immune response.

Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

Hormone replaced by desmopressin to treat diabetes insipidus.

ACE Inhibitors

Medications that inhibit the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II; used for hypertension.

Beta Blockers

Medications that lower heart rate and blood pressure, used for angina and heart failure.

Digoxin

Cardiac glycoside used to treat heart failure and control heart rate.

Nitrates

Medications that cause potent vasodilation to treat angina.

Heparin

Anticoagulant used to prevent clot formation.

Warfarin

Anticoagulant with Vitamin K as its antidote, used to prevent blood clots.