Endocrine Pharmacology — Flashcards

Flashcard 141: Drug of choice for Insulinoma is

Answer: Diazoxide

Flashcard 142: Drug of choice for post menopausal osteoporosis is

Answer: Bisphosphonates

Flashcard 143: The drug of choice for the management of Graves disease is _______.

Answer: Methimazole

Flashcard 144: Drug of choice for central precocious puberty in girls

Answer: Leuprolide acetate

Flashcard 145: Drug of choice for hyperthyroidism during 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy is:

Answer: Methimazole

Extra: • 1st trimester DOC: Propylthiouracil (PTU) - used during organogenesis to avoid Methimazole embryopathy (e.g., aplasia cutis). • 2nd and 3rd trimester DOC: Methimazole - preferred for the remainder of pregnancy to avoid the risk of PTU-induced severe hepatotoxicity.

Flashcard 146: Drug of choice for neurogenic/central diabetes insipidus

Answer: Desmopressin

Flashcard 147: Drug of choice as antidiabetic in obese patient:

Answer: Metformin

Flashcard 148: Drug of choice for the treatment of hyperthyroidism in pregnancy is:

Answer: Propylthiouracil (1st trimester)

Flashcard 149: Drug of choice for acute adrenal insufficiency is?

Answer: Hydrocortisone