Module 13 Medications

Question 1

What are Pituitary Drugs

Answer 1

• Desmopressin
• It is synthetic ADH for DI
• It increases production of clotting factor VIII and von Willebrand
• Decreases amount of urine created

Question 2

What are some side effects and considerations of Pituitary Drugs

Answer 2

BBW: hyponatremia
- Headaches, nausea, Abd cramps
Considerations:
- Monitor serum Na and watch for signs of water intoxication
- Don’t give more then every 48 hrs

Question 3

What are thyroid replacement

Answer 3

• Levothyroxine
• Replaces the missing T4 (body changes it to T3)

Question 4

What are some side effects and considerations of thyroid replacement

Answer 4

• Dysrhythmias, HTN, MI
  Considerations:
• Administer first thing in morning on empty stomach
• Monitor for cardiac problems

Question 5

What are Antithyroid Medications

Answer 5

• Methimazole
• Inhibits production of new thyroid hormone in the gland by inhibiting

Question 6

What are some side effects and considerations of Antithyroid Medications

Answer 6

SE: hypothyroidism, agranulocytosis, liver toxicity and rash
Considerations: Fetal adverse effects, not for pregnant people, report fevers and liver diseases, monitor WBC count and liver function

Question 7

What are corticosteroids

Answer 7

• Hydrocortisone
• Identical to the hormone cortisol which mimics endogenous corticosteroids

Question 8

What are some side effects and considerations of Corticosteroids

Answer 8

SE: Hypernatremia and fluid overload, insomnia, increased appetite and mood changes
Considerations: Admin oral forms with food and in the morning, watch for Cushings