CHAPTER 14
Quiz Yourself
1. Some types of insulin are derived from beef pancreas. The incretin mimetic
antidiabetic
drug exenatide (Byetta) is a synthetic version of a protein found in the
saliva of the poisonous Gila monster. Some drugs used to treat hypothyroidism are
obtained from desiccated (dried) animal thyroid glands.
2. Diabetes mellitus
Type
Type 1
Former names
Insulin-dependent diabetes
mellitus (NIDDM)
Type 2
Non–insulin-dependent
diabetes mellitus (IDDM)
Juvenile-onset diabetes mellitus
Adult-onset diabetes mellitus
Onset
Childhood, young adulthood
Middle age
Contributing
factors
Viral trigger, heredity
Obesity, heredity
Treatment
Diabetic diet, weight control,
Diabetic diet, weight control,
exercise, insulin
exercise, antidiabetic drugs,
sometimes insulin
3. In units.
4. Insulin can be administered subcutaneously with a needle and syringe. It can also be
administered directly into the blood via tubing connected to a portable insulin
pump that is attached to a belt or carried in a pocket, or by an insulin pump that is
implanted in the abdomen.
5. False.
6. Beef and beef/pork insulin drugs were removed from the market because of the
risk that they might transmit bovine spongiform encephalopathy (a fatal disease in
cows) that has been linked to outbreaks of a fatal neurologic condition in humans
known as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. Some diabetic patients who have tried to switch
from beef or beef/pork insulin to other types of insulin have found that they have
poorly controlled blood glucose levels. Some diabetic patients have tried to
obtain beef or beef/pork insulin from other countries.
7. Humulin R, Novolin, insulin aspart, insulin glulisine, and insulin lispro.
8. Oral antidiabetic drugs stimulate the pancreas to secrete more insulin, but the pancreas
in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus is no longer able to secrete insulin.
9. The sulfonylurea category of oral antidiabetic drugs stimulates the pancreas to produce
more insulin. The meglitinide category of oral antidiabetic drugs stimulates the beta
cells of the pancreas to produce more insulin. The thiazolidinedione category of oral
antidiabetic drugs increases the sensitivity of the cell to any insulin produced by the pancreas
and suppresses the release of stored glucose from the liver. The alpha-glucosidase inhibitor
category of oral antidiabetic drugs inhibits the action of certain enzymes that digest
carbohydrates. The biguanide category of oral antidiabetic drugs decreases the absorption of
glucose from the intestine, suppresses the release of stored glucose from the liver, and
improves the ability of cells to use the insulin that is produced by the pancreas. The DPP-4
inhibitor category of oral antidiabetic drugs prolongs the action of the hormones GLP-1 and
GIP that stimulate the beta cells of the pancreas to make more insulin. The amylin analog
category of antidiabetic drugs slows the rate at which food leaves the stomach, suppresses the
release of stored glucose from the liver, and works in the brain to decrease the appetite. The
incretin mimetic category of antidiabetic drugs stimulates the beta cells of the pancreas to
produce insulin only when blood glucose level is high.
10. liotrix (Thyrolar).
11. [Only need to name four.]
Cytomel, Triostat, Levothroid, Synthroid, Armour Thyroid, Thyrolar.
12. Growth hormone replacement drugs are used to treat children with failure to grow.
Drugs that decrease the production of growth hormone are used to treat adults with
acromegaly.
13. The adrenal cortex secretes the two powerful, anti-inflammatory hormones
and cortisol.
hydrocortisone
14. Patients who take prolonged or high doses of a corticosteroid drug such as prednisone
develop increased deposition of fat in the face (moon face) and back of the neck (buffalo
hump); they have a thinning of facial connective tissue which allows the blood vessels to
show through, giving their cheeks a reddened appearance; they also have increased blood
sugar levels, as well as wasting of the muscles of the extremities and weakness from
depressed protein synthesis.
15. Anabolic steroid drugs are prescribed to counteract the loss of muscle mass and
strength that occurs with AIDS wasting syndrome, to promote weight gain following
extensive surgery or trauma, to increase the RBC count and treat anemia,
or to increase muscle mass in patients with muscular dystrophy. Oxandrolone is also
used to treat bone pain in patients with osteoporosis and to treat a lack of growth in
patients with Turner syndrome. Anabolic steroid drugs are used to increase muscle
mass, strength, and endurance. This is illegal in amateur and professional sports
competitions, and can cause decreased sperm count, shrunken testicles, baldness, and
irreversible breast enlargement in men, and baldness and excessive growth of facial hair in
women. Other serious side effects of anabolic steroid drugs include aggressive behavior,
atherosclerosis, and even liver cancer.
16. a. Diabetes mellitus type 1
b. Diabetes mellitus type 2
c. Hypothyroidism
d. Addison’s disease
e. Diabetes mellitus type 2
f. Lack of growth in children
g. Diabetes mellitus type 2
h. Diabetes insipidus
i. Hypothyroidism
j. Diabetes mellitus type 2
Clinical Applications Questions
1. a. Synthroid
b. 25 mcg
c. Take this medicine on an empty stomach.
Take this medicine with a full glass of water.
Take this medicine in the morning.
Take this medication at least four hours before taking antacids, iron, or vitamin/
mineral supplements.
Take or use this medicine exactly as directed. Do not
skip doses or discontinue unless directed
by your doctor.
d. 30
e. Lannett
f. 11/06/07
g. 11
h. Sig: 1 tab PO q.d.
2. Synthroid 0.125 milligram tablet. 60 tablets. Take 1 every morning 1 hour before
breakfast. Refills: 1.
3. DiaBeta