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What is the likely reason for the 27-year-old female's pregnancy despite being on contraceptive pills?
What is the likely reason for the 27-year-old female's pregnancy despite being on contraceptive pills?
What is the cause of the yellowish discoloration of the skin and sclera in the 39-year-old male?
What is the cause of the yellowish discoloration of the skin and sclera in the 39-year-old male?
What is the primary function of the endocrine system?
What is the primary function of the endocrine system?
What is the characteristic of hormones in terms of response time?
What is the characteristic of hormones in terms of response time?
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What type of molecules are the hormones secreted by the hypothalamus and pituitary?
What type of molecules are the hormones secreted by the hypothalamus and pituitary?
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How do the hormones of the anterior pituitary act on their target tissues?
How do the hormones of the anterior pituitary act on their target tissues?
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What is the term for the substances that stimulate or inhibit the release of hormones from the anterior pituitary?
What is the term for the substances that stimulate or inhibit the release of hormones from the anterior pituitary?
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What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in relation to the pituitary gland?
What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in relation to the pituitary gland?
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What is the primary function of prolactin?
What is the primary function of prolactin?
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What is the effect of dopamine on prolactin secretion?
What is the effect of dopamine on prolactin secretion?
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What is the role of oxytocin in humans?
What is the role of oxytocin in humans?
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What is the effect of hCG injection after hMG or FSH treatment?
What is the effect of hCG injection after hMG or FSH treatment?
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What is a possible adverse effect of using hMG or FSH products?
What is a possible adverse effect of using hMG or FSH products?
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What is the use of Bromocriptine and Cabergoline?
What is the use of Bromocriptine and Cabergoline?
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What is vasopressin's primary role?
What is vasopressin's primary role?
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What is a possible toxicity of oxytocin when used improperly?
What is a possible toxicity of oxytocin when used improperly?
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What is the half-life of GH?
What is the half-life of GH?
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What is the primary mechanism of GH-like action in the body?
What is the primary mechanism of GH-like action in the body?
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Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of somatropin in pediatric patients?
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of somatropin in pediatric patients?
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What is the effect of somatropin administration on lean body mass in adults?
What is the effect of somatropin administration on lean body mass in adults?
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What is the primary site of action of somatostatin in the pituitary?
What is the primary site of action of somatostatin in the pituitary?
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Which of the following is a synthetic analog of somatostatin?
Which of the following is a synthetic analog of somatostatin?
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What is a common adverse effect of octreotide administration?
What is a common adverse effect of octreotide administration?
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What is the frequency of administration of depot formulations of octreotide and lanreotide?
What is the frequency of administration of depot formulations of octreotide and lanreotide?
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What is the main effect of vasopressin in the kidney?
What is the main effect of vasopressin in the kidney?
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What is a major toxicity of vasopressin?
What is a major toxicity of vasopressin?
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What is the advantage of desmopressin over vasopressin in the treatment of diabetes insipidus?
What is the advantage of desmopressin over vasopressin in the treatment of diabetes insipidus?
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What is the receptor responsible for the vasopressor effects of vasopressin?
What is the receptor responsible for the vasopressor effects of vasopressin?
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What is a unique characteristic of desmopressin compared to vasopressin?
What is a unique characteristic of desmopressin compared to vasopressin?
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What is a possible side effect of the nasal spray formulation of desmopressin?
What is a possible side effect of the nasal spray formulation of desmopressin?
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What is the effect of continuous administration of GnRH on gonadotropin release?
What is the effect of continuous administration of GnRH on gonadotropin release?
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What is the effect of synthetic GnRH analogs on gonadal steroid hormones?
What is the effect of synthetic GnRH analogs on gonadal steroid hormones?
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What is the purpose of administering GnRH analogs in the treatment of prostate cancer?
What is the purpose of administering GnRH analogs in the treatment of prostate cancer?
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What is the source of menotropins (hMG)?
What is the source of menotropins (hMG)?
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What is the difference between urofollitropin and menotropins (hMG)?
What is the difference between urofollitropin and menotropins (hMG)?
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What is the effect of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) on the body?
What is the effect of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) on the body?
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What is the route of administration for gonadotropins?
What is the route of administration for gonadotropins?
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What is a common side effect of GnRH analogs in women?
What is a common side effect of GnRH analogs in women?
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Study Notes
TB Infection and Contraception
- A 27-year-old female on a contraceptive pill gets TB infection and takes 1st line anti-TB drugs (RIF, INH, ETH, PYRAZ); however, she becomes pregnant after two months, indicating a failure of the contraceptive pill.
TB Infection and Skin Discoloration
- A 39-year-old male with TB infection takes 1st line anti-TB drugs and develops yellowish skin and sclera discoloration after one month, which is likely caused by RIF.
- Treatment involves stopping the drug and introducing alternative medications.
2nd Line Anti-TB Drugs
- For a 45-year-old male patient with TB infection, 2nd line anti-TB drugs can be used if the 1st line treatment is ineffective.
- Four examples of 2nd line anti-TB drugs are:
Anti-HIV Drugs
- There are several groups of anti-HIV drugs, including:
- Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NRTIs)
- Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NNRTIs)
- Protease Inhibitors (PIs)
- Fusion Inhibitors
- Integrase Inhibitors
- CCR5 Antagonists
- Two examples of drugs for each group are:
- NRTIs: Zidovudine, Lamivudine
- NNRTIs: Nevirapine, Efavirenz
- PIs: Atazanavir, Ritonavir
- Fusion Inhibitors: Enfuvirtide, Maraviroc
- Integrase Inhibitors: Raltegravir, Elvitegravir
- CCR5 Antagonists: Maraviroc, Vicriviroc
Acyclovir Administration and Side Effects
- Acyclovir can be administered orally, topically, or intravenously.
- Two adverse effects of Acyclovir administration are:
- Oral: Nausea, Vomiting
- Topical: Skin irritation, Rash
- Intravenous: Phlebitis, Nephrotoxicity
Neuroendocrine System
- The neuroendocrine system is controlled by the pituitary and hypothalamus.
- It coordinates body functions by transmitting messages between individual cells and tissues.
- The endocrine system releases hormones into the bloodstream, which carries chemical messengers to target cells throughout the body.
Hormones
- Hormones have a broader range of response times than nerve impulses, requiring from seconds to days or longer to cause a response that may last for weeks or months.
- The two regulatory systems (neuroendocrine and endocrine) are closely interrelated.
- Hormones secreted by the hypothalamus and pituitary are peptides or low molecular weight proteins that act by binding to specific receptor sites on their target tissues.
Hypothalamic and Anterior Pituitary Hormones
- The hormones of the anterior pituitary are regulated by neuropeptides that are called "releasing" or "inhibiting" factors or hormones.
- Therapeutic uses of hypothalamic and anterior pituitary hormones include:
- Treatment of GH deficiency
- Growth failure in children
- Growth failure due to Prader-Willi syndrome
- Management of AIDS wasting syndrome
- GH replacement in adults with confirmed GH deficiency
Somatropin (Growth Hormone)
- Somatropin is administered by subcutaneous or IM injection.
- Adverse effects of Somatropin include:
- Pain at the injection site
- Edema
- Arthralgias
- Myalgias
- Flu-like symptoms
- Increased risk of diabetes
Somatostatin (Growth Hormone-Inhibiting Hormone)
- Somatostatin is a small polypeptide that inhibits GH and thyroid-stimulating hormone release.
- Synthetic analogs of somatostatin, such as octreotide and lanreotide, are used to treat acromegaly and diarrhea/flushing associated with carcinoid tumors.
- Adverse effects of octreotide include:
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Flatulence
- Nausea
- Steatorrhea
Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH)
- GnRH is essential for the release of the gonadotropins follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) from the anterior pituitary.
- Synthetic GnRH analogs, such as leuprolide, goserelin, nafarelin, and histrelin, are used to treat prostate cancer, endometriosis, and precocious puberty.
- Adverse effects of GnRH analogs include:
- Hot flushes
- Sweating
- Diminished libido
- Depression
- Ovarian cysts (in women)
Gonadotropins
- Gonadotropins are hormonally active medications used to treat fertility disturbances.
- Examples of gonadotropins include:
- Menotropins (human menopausal gonadotropins or hMG)
- Urofollitropin (FSH obtained from postmenopausal women)
- Follitropin alfa and beta (human FSH products manufactured using recombinant DNA technology)
- Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and choriogonadotropin alfa (made using recombinant DNA technology)
Prolactin
- Prolactin is a peptide hormone that stimulates and maintains lactation.
- It decreases sexual drive and reproductive function.
- Dopamine agonists, such as bromocriptine and cabergoline, are used to treat hyperprolactinemia and pituitary microadenomas.
- Adverse effects of dopamine agonists include:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Headache
- Psychiatric problems
Hormones of the Posterior Pituitary
- Oxytocin is a neuropeptide that plays roles in social bonding, reproduction, childbirth, and the period after childbirth.
- It is used in obstetrics to stimulate uterine contraction and induce labor, and to cause milk ejection.
- Adverse effects of oxytocin include:
- Hypertension
- Uterine rupture
- Water retention
- Fetal death
Vasopressin (ADH)
- Vasopressin is a nonapeptide that plays essential roles in the control of the body's osmotic balance, blood pressure regulation, sodium homeostasis, and kidney function.
- It has antidiuretic and vasopressor effects.
- The major use of vasopressin is to treat:
- Diabetes insipidus
- Management of cardiac arrest
- Controlling bleeding due to esophageal varices
- Adverse effects of vasopressin include:
- Water intoxication
- Hyponatremia
- Abdominal pain
- Tremor
- Vertigo
Desmopressin
- Desmopressin is an analog of vasopressin with minimal activity at the V1 receptor, making it largely free of pressor effects.
- It is used to treat diabetes insipidus and nocturnal enuresis.
- Adverse effects of desmopressin include:
- Local irritation
- Seizures (in children using the nasal spray formulation)
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