Endocrine Pharmacology — Flashcards

Alendronate, pamidronate, zoledronate are all examples of _____, which are the first line treatment for osteoporosis

First Aid Pharmacology: Endocrine _____ is used to treat hyperthyroidism by blocking thyroid peroxidase only

_____ is a synthetic glucocorticoid that mimics the actions of cortisol, including suppression of ACTH

Thyroid, Pituitary, & Adrenal _____ and calcitonin are useful in the management of Paget disease, which is characterized by uncontrolled osteoclast resorption with secondary disorganized bone formation

Finasteride is used to treat _____ and male-pattern baldness

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

Because Leuprolide downregulates GnRH receptors, patients can present with _____ libido, erectile dysfunction, and hypogonadism

Mifepristone (RU-486) has potent anti-progestational and significant anti-_____ and anti-androgenic activity

Thyroid, Pituitary, & Adrenal _____ is a monoclonal antibody against RANKL, useful in the treatment of osteoporosis

What type(s) of diabetes may be treated with GLP-1 agonists and DPP-4 inhibitors? _____