Endocrine Pharmacology — Flashcards

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

Finasteride is used to treat _____ and male-pattern baldness

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

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

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

Endocrine (diabetes) _____, a biguanide, is the first line oral agent for the management of type 2 diabetes

HIV-associated lipodystrophy can be treated by the _____ analog tesamorelin.

Monotherapy of _____ and alpha-glucosidase inhibitors have a weight-neutral effect.