Exam (elaborations) NU 150 Pharmacology

NU 150 Pharmacology

, Pituitary gland - CORRECT ANSWERS-Small gland that lies within the cranial vault
*suspended from the hypothalamus by pituitary stalk
*Has 2 lobes: Anterior and posterior

Pituitary Gland - CORRECT ANSWERS-Secretes hormones responsible for several
vital processes
*Breast Development
*Reproductive cycle
*Growth and development
*Water retention and loss

Posterior pituitary hormones - CORRECT ANSWERS-Vasopressin
*Anti diuretic hormone
*regulates reabsorption of water by the kidneys
*secreted by the pituitary when fluid must be conserved
*Derivative is Desmopressin (DDAVP)
Also used for Vasoactive effective

Gonadotropins - CORRECT ANSWERS-FSH and LH.
used for infertility in women
cryptorchism in men
induction of sperm production

Growth Hormone - CORRECT ANSWERS-Synthetic Drug Somatatropin
*Used in children to stimulate bone growth
*used in adults for chronic renal failure and muscle wasting
*Pregnancy category C

Corticosteroids - CORRECT ANSWERS-Common: Prednisone.
Produced by the Adrenal glands

Prednisone - CORRECT ANSWERS-Decreases immune system, while decreasing
inflammation. Used to treat COPD and other inflammatory respiratory disorders

Mineralocorticoids - CORRECT ANSWERS-Corticosteroid
*play an important role in electrolyte balance of K and Na
*help control salt and water balance

Aldosterone - CORRECT ANSWERS-More potent hormone
*deficiency can cause loss of water and Na

Fludrocortisone - CORRECT ANSWERS-Primary corticosteroid

Thyroid - CORRECT ANSWERS-Located in the neck
Highly vascular