Term
| Hormones secreted by the pituitary gland |
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Definition
somatotropin
adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) gonadotropic hormones |
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Term
| Hormone secreted by adrenal glands |
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Definition
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Term
| Actions of corticosteroids |
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Definition
relieve inflammation
reduce swelling
suppress symptoms |
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Term
| Abrupt withdrawal of corticosteroids |
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Definition
acute adrenal insufficiency
shock
death |
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Term
dexamethasone
hydrocortisone
prednisone
methyprednisolone |
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Definition
| Examples of adrenal corticosteroids |
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Term
| Symptoms of hypothyroidism |
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Definition
| fatigue, dry skin, thinning hair, weight gain, sensitivity to cold |
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Term
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Definition
Increased perspiration, pallor, hunger, nausea, and vomiting
Irritability, confusion, or bizarre behavior
Tremor, weakness, headache, or tingling of the fingers
Blurred or double vision
Tachycardia, shallow breathing
Loss of consciousness |
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Term
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Definition
Dehydration and excessive thirst
Polyuria (frequent urination)
Fruity breath
Lethargy, weakness
Vision problems
Ketoacidosis |
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Term
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Definition
Onset 1-2 hours
Lasts up to 24 hours |
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Term
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Definition
Onset 30-60 minutes
Peak 2-5 hours
Duration 5-8 hours |
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Term
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Definition
Onset 5-15 minutes
Peak 30-90 minutes
Duration 3-5 hours |
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Term
| Microvascular complications of diabetes |
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Definition
retinopathy
nephropathy
neuropathy |
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Term
| Macrovascular complications of diabetes |
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Definition
coronary artery disease (including myocardial infarction)
cerebrovascular disease (including stroke) peripheral vascular disease |
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Term
glimipride (Amaryl)
glipizide (Glucotrol)
glyburide (Diabeta) |
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Definition
| Examples of Second-Generation Sulfonylureas |
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