Pharmacology Endocrine Questions fully solved 2024

Pharmacology Endocrine QuestionsWhat endocrine drug is classified as a glucocorticoid and has corticosteroid and mineralcorticoid activity? - correct answer prednisone Which endocrine abnormality does an excess of prednisone mimic? - correct answer Cushing's disease Name a consequence of abruptly stopping prednisone? - correct answer Hypoglycemia What are some of the adverse effects of taking levothyroxine (Synthroid)? (select all that apply) a. anxiety b. bradycardia c. fever d. cold intolerance e. weight loss - correct answer a. anxiety c. fever e. weight loss What labs should be monitored for a patient taking levothyroxine (Synthroid)? a. Cardiac enzymes b. PTT c. PT/INR, TSH, T4 d. K+ and Mg - correct answer c. PT/INR, TSH, T4 What does a low TSH and thyroxine level indicate? a. hypokalemia b. hypercalcemia c. hypothyroidism