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Thyroid replacement agents (levothyroxine, thyroid dessicated,
liothyronine and liotrix) MOA - ANSWER- Increases the metabolic rate
of body tissues, increasing oxygenconsumption, respiration, and heart
rate; the rate of fat, protein,and carbohydrate metabolism; and growth
and maturation
thyroid replacement agents - ANSWER- levothyroxine, thyroid
dessicated, liothyronine and liotrix
thyroid replacement agents (levothyroxine, thyroid dessicated,
liothyronine and liotrix) indications - ANSWER- Replacement therapy
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,in hypothyroidism; pituitary TSH suppression in the treatment of
euthyroid goiters, management of thyroid cancer; thyrotoxicosis in
conjunction with other therapy; myxedema coma
thyroid replacement agents (levothyroxine, thyroid dessicated,
liothyronine and liotrix) administration - ANSWER- Administer daily
before breakfast; do not change brands
thyroid replacement agents (levothyroxine, thyroid dessicated,
liothyronine and liotrix) AE - ANSWER- Skin reactions
Symptoms of hyperthyroidism
Cardiac stimulation
CNS effects
thyroid replacement agents (levothyroxine, thyroid dessicated,
liothyronine and liotrix) cautions - ANSWER- Thyrotoxicosis
Acute MI
Lactation
Hypoadrenal conditions such as Addison's
thyroid replacement agents (levothyroxine, thyroid dessicated,
liothyronine and liotrix) interactions - ANSWER- Oral anticoagulants
antihypocalcemic agents - ANSWER- calcitrol
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,antihypocalcemic agents (calcitrol) actions - ANSWER- Stimulation of
osteoclasts or bone cells to release calcium fromthe bone
Increased intestinal absorption of calcium
Increased calcium resorption from the kidneys
Stimulation of cells in the kidney to produce calcitriol
antihypocalcemic agents (calcitrol) indications - ANSWER-
Management of hypocalcemia in patients undergoing chronicrenal
dialysis
Treatment of hypoparathyroidism
antihypocalcemic agents (calcitrol) contraindications - ANSWER-
Allergy to vitamin D, hypercalcemia, vitamin D toxicity, andpregnancy
antihypocalcemic agents (calcitrol) cautions - ANSWER- History of
renal stones
antihypoglycemic agents (calcitrol) AE - ANSWER- GI effects
CNS effects
antihypocalcemic agents (calcitrol) interactions - ANSWER-
Magnesium containing antacids
Cholestyramine or mineral oil
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, hypoparathyridism causes - ANSWER- hypocalcemia
hyperparathyroidism causes - ANSWER- hypercalcemia
antihypercalcemic agents - ANSWER- Biophosphonates
Calcitonins
bisphosphonates - ANSWER- Alendronate
bisphosphonates (alendronate) indications - ANSWER- Osteoporosis,
Paget's disease
bisphonphonates (alendronate) actions - ANSWER- These drugs act on
the serum levels of calcium and not directlyon the parathyroid gland or
PTH
Slow normal and abnormal bone resorption
bisphosphonates (aledronate) AE - ANSWER- headache, nausea,
diarrhea, bone pain, hypocalcemia, vomiting, abdominal pain and
constipation
alendronate - ANSWER- take on an empty stomach w/ plenty of water;
don't lie down or eat for thirty minutes
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