Endocrine Pharmacology — Flashcards

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

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

Endocrine (diabetes) _____ are ligands of PPAR-gamma, an intranuclear receptor that regulates gene transcription

Thyroid, Pituitary, & Adrenal _____ is a recombinant form of IGF-1 that may be used to treat growth failure due to severe IGF-1 deficiency

Prolactinoma may be treated with a _____ agonist, such as bromocriptine or cabergoline

_____ are pharmacological agents used in the treatment of SIADH

Conditions with excess growth hormone may be treated with _____ analogues such as octreotide, which inhibit growth hormone secretion

_____ is a calcium-sensing receptor agonist used to treat secondary hyperparathyroidism in adult patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing dialysis.

Radioactive iodine uptake into thyroid gland is _____ by Lugol's iodine

_____ are contraindicated in patients with a personal or family history of MTC or in patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2).