PHARMACOLOGY EXAM STYUDY GUIDE

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Endocrine System  Pituitary Gland Ovaries Testes Adrenal Thyroid Parathyroid Pancreas Glucocorticoids  Used for MS (Multiple Sclerosis)  Treats various inflammatory conditions  ... Ex. Prednisone, dexamethasone, hydrocortisone  Contraindications: known allergy, known infection, lactation  Drug-Drug interaction: Aspirin, Ibuprofen, decreased effects with barbiturates, phenytoin, rifampin  Adverse effects: Increased blood glucose, increased blood pressure, delayed wound healing, fluid retention, weight gain, increased hunger,  Take with food, in the morning, and taper off before stopping Hypo Thyroid Symptoms  Obesity, fatigue, depressed, bradycardia, lower body temps, decreased appetite, weight gain, decreased sexual function  High TSH levels Hyper Thyroid Symptoms  Stimulated nervousness, insomnia, increased basal temp, HTN, tachycardia, increased appetite with weight loss, muscle wasting, goiter  Low TSH levels Thyroid Replacement Agents  Leveothyroxine  Liothyronine  Liotrix  Thyroid  Adverse effects: tremors, nervousness, loss of hair, diarrhea, tachycardia, HTN  Give before breakfast with water, teach about effects, monitor vitals [Show More]

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