Endocrine System Medications
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Endocrine System Medications

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Which medication is a type of Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor?

  • Sildenafil (correct)
  • Albuterol
  • Salmeterol
  • Tiotropium
  • Which of the following medications is a type of Anticholinergic?

  • Montelukast
  • Ipratropium (correct)
  • Formoterol
  • Prednisone
  • Which medication is a type of Beta-2 adrenergic agonist?

  • Enoxaparin
  • Digoxin
  • Albuterol (correct)
  • Isosorbide dinitrate
  • Which of the following medications is a type of Anticoagulant?

    <p>Warfarin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is a type of Calcium channel blocker?

    <p>Verapamil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following medications is a type of Nitrates?

    <p>Isosorbide mononitrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following insulin types has the shortest duration of action?

    <p>Short acting insulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of action of Biguanides in treating type 2 diabetes?

    <p>Decreasing hepatic glucose production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following medications is a GLP-1 agonist/incretin mimetic?

    <p>Semaglutide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary indication for the use of ACE-Is?

    <p>Hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diuretic types is contraindicated in patients with acute kidney injury?

    <p>Thiazide diuretics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of action of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors in treating hyperlipidemia?

    <p>Inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase enzyme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following medications is a centrally acting alpha 2 agonist?

    <p>Clonidine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary indication for the use of Fibrates?

    <p>Hypertriglyceridemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Endocrine

    • Rapid-acting insulin types: insulin lispro, insulin aspart, insulin glulisine
    • Short-acting insulin type: regular insulin
    • Intermediate duration insulin type: NPH insulin
    • Long-acting insulin types: insulin glargine (U-100), insulin detemir
    • Biguanide type: metformin
    • Sulfonylureas: glyburide, glipizide
    • Meglitinides: repaglinide, nateglinide
    • Thiazolidinediones: rosiglitazone, pioglitazone
    • DPP-4 inhibitors: sitagliptin
    • SGLT-2 inhibitors: empagliflozin
    • GLP-1 agonists/incretin mimetics: semaglutide

    Cardio I

    • ACE-Is: lisinopril, captopril
    • ARBs: valsartan, losartan
    • ARNIs: sacubitril-valsartan
    • Loop diuretics: furosemide, bumetanide
    • Thiazide diuretics: hydrochlorothiazide, chlorthalidone
    • Potassium-sparing diuretic: spironolactone
    • Osmotic diuretic: mannitol
    • Cardiac glycoside: digoxin
    • Calcium channel blockers: diltiazem, verapamil, amlodipine, nifedipine
    • HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors: atorvastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin
    • Amiodarone
    • Alpha-adrenergic blocker: terazosin
    • Beta blockers: propranolol
    • Centrally acting alpha 2 agonist: clonidine
    • Nitrates: nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate, isosorbide mononitrate
    • Hydralazine
    • Bile sequestrants: colesevelam
    • Ezetimibe
    • Fibrates: gemfibrozil

    Cardio II/Respiratory

    • Sodium channel blockers: procainamide, quinidine
    • Beta blockers: propranolol, metoprolol, carvedilol
    • Potassium blocker: amiodarone
    • Calcium channel blockers: verapamil, diltiazem
    • Atropine
    • Digoxin
    • Adenosine
    • Anticoagulants: heparin, enoxaparin, warfarin, direct oral anticoagulants (dabigatran, rivaroxaban, apixaban)
    • Antiplatelets: aspirin, clopidogrel, ticagrelor
    • Thrombolytics: alteplase (tPA)
    • Nitrates: isosorbide dinitrate, isosorbide mononitrate, nitroglycerin
    • Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors: sildenafil, tadalafil
    • Beta-2 adrenergic agonists: albuterol, formoterol, salmeterol, terbutaline
    • Methylxanthines: theophylline, aminophylline
    • Anticholinergics: ipratropium, tiotropium
    • Beta agonist/cholinergic antagonist combinations: albuterol/ipratropium
    • Glucocorticoids: beclomethasone, fluticasone, prednisone
    • Leukotriene receptor agonists: montelukast

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