Endocrine Pharmacology — Flashcards

One possible treatment for a growth hormone adenoma is a _____, such as pegvisomant

_____ is a substance present in licorice that may block activity of the enzyme 11-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase

_____ is the only bile acid sequestrant that is specifically approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes meillitus.

Teriparatide is a _____ used to treat osteoporosis, wherein the goal is to increase bone density and formation

_____ is a 4th generation progestin used as oral contraceptive having mineralocorticoid antagonist action

The _____ pharmacological action of metformin is to reduce hepatic gluconeogenesis.

NPH insulin or isophane insulin is a suspension of native insulin complexed with _____ and protamine in phosphate buffer.

_____ is a long-acting insulin analog modified by the addition of a saturated fatty acid to the amino group of Lys-B29 that yields a myrosilated insulin.

Meglitinides are not _____ and thus may be used to treat a T2DM patients with an allergy to sulfonylureas

First Aid Pharmacology: Endocrine _____ is used to treat hyperthyroidism by blocking both thyroid peroxidase and 5'-deiodinase