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produces glucocorticoid hormones
adrenal gland
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produces insulin
pancreas
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produces thyroxine
thyroid gland
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hormone which controls blood sugar
insulin
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hormones which control the metabolic rate
T3 & T4
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hormones which influence the inflammatory response
glucocorticoids
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treatment for hypothyroidism
thyroid hormone replacement
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used to treat hyperthyroidism
antithyroid drugs
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used th reduce the size and vascularity of the thyroid gland
iodine
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s/s of hyperthyroidism
nervousness, tachycardia, wt. loss
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s/s of hypothyroidism
lethargy, bradycardia, facial edema
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s/e of glucocorticoid drugs
hyperglycemia, hypokalemia, hypertension
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used to treat hyperglycemia secondary to type I & type II diabetes
insulin therapy
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used to treat hyperglycemia secondary to type II diabetes
oral hypoglycemic agents
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acts by stimulating the pancreas
sulfonylurea
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acts by decreasing glucose absorption from intestine
metformin (glucophage)
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acts by decreasing insulin resistance
rosiglitazone (avandia)
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s/s of hypoglycemia
sweating, shaking, confusion
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s/s of hyperglycemia
thirst, fruity breath, increased urination
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peak action time for regular insulin
2 - 4 hours after administration
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peak action time for lispro insulin
1/2 - 1 hour after administration
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action time for NPH insulin
6- 12 hours after administration
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treatment for hypoglycemia
rapid acting sugar (like orange juice)
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s/e of antithyroid agents
blood dyscrasias
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