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?

Warfarin (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is a type of Calcium channel blocker?

Verapamil (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications is a type of Nitrates?

Isosorbide mononitrate (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Short acting insulin (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Decreasing hepatic glucose production (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Semaglutide (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Hypertension (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Thiazide diuretics (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase enzyme (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Clonidine (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for the use of Fibrates?

Hypertriglyceridemia (D) 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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This quiz covers different types of medications used to treat endocrine-related disorders, including insulin, biguanides, sulfonylureas, and more. Test your knowledge of these medications and their uses.