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1
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Treatment for genetic short stature, failure to thrive

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Somatropin

2
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Treatment for acromegaly, variceal bleeding

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Octreotide

3
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Treatment for hyperprolactinemia, prolactinoma

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Bromocriptine

4
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Labor induction/augmentation, control of post-partum hemorrhage, SE: fluid retention

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Oxytocin

5
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Treatment for central DI

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Desmopressin

6
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Treatment for hypothyroidism, myxedema coma

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Levothyroxine

7
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Inhibits thyroid peroxidase, blocks peripheral conversion of T4 to T3, DOC in pregnant patients (largely protein bound), SE: agranulocytosis

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PTU

8
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Inhibits thyroid peroxidase, SE: agranulocytosis, teratogen (aplasia cutis)

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Methimazole

9
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Preferred treatment for hyperthyroidism, SE: permanent hypothyroidism

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Radioactive Iodine (RAI)

10
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Reduces vascularity and size of thyroid

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Lugol’s Iodine (SSKI)

11
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Symptomatic treatment of hyperthyroidism, decreases peripheral conversion of T4 to T3

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Propranolol

12
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Ingestion of iodine causes hypothyroidism

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Wolff-Chaikoff effect

13
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Ingestion of iodine causes hyperthyroidism

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Jod-Basedow phenomenon

14
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Drugs that inhibit peripheral conversion of T4 to T3

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PTU, Propranolol, Hydrocortisone

15
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Drugs that can cause drug-induced hyperthyroidism

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Clofibrate, Amiodarone, Methadone

16
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Acute adrenal insufficiency, status asthmaticus, thyroid storm

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Hydrocortisone

17
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Prototype oral glucocorticoid, SE: adrenal suppression, Cushing syndrome

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Prednisone

18
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Hastens fetal lung maturity

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Beta-/Dexamethasone

19
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Mineralocorticoid replacement for chronic adrenal insufficiency (Addison’s)

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Fludrocortisone

20
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Steroids for hypoadrenalism

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Prednisone, Fludrocortisone

21
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Most frequently used synthetic estrogen in OCPs, SE: hypertension, DVT/PE, endometrial CA, contraindicated in heavy smokers > 35 y.o.

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Ethynyl Estradiol

22
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OCP drug, SE: clear cell vaginal adenoCA in daughter

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Diethylstilbestrol (DES)

23
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Prevents estrogen-induced endometrial CA

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Norgestrel

24
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OCP of choice in lactating women

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Progestin (DMPA)

25
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Emergency contraception, Yuzpe regimen

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Levonorgestrel

26
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Hormone-responsive breast CA, SE: endometrial CA

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Tamoxifen

27
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Ovulation induction, SE: multiple gestation

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Clomiphene

28
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Treatment of endometriosis, SE: hirsutism

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Danazol

29
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Medical abortion

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Mifepristone

30
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NORgestimate, NORethindrone, NORgestrel

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Progestins

31
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Treatment for male hypogonadism, SE: virilization, paradoxical feminization (↑ estrogen precursor)

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Testosterone

32
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Anabolic steroids, illegal performance enhancers

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Oxandrolone

33
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Treatment of prostate CA, co-administered to prevent acute flare-ups of the tumor

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Flutamide + Leuprolide

34
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5α-reductase inhibitor, treatment of BPH and male pattern baldness

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Finasteride

35
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Most efficacious anti-diabetic drug, activates tyrosine kinase, SE: hypoglycemia, lipdystrophy

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Insulin

36
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1st gen. sulfonylurea (secretagogue), SE: hypoglycemia, weight gain, disulfiram reaction

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Chlorpropamide

37
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2nd gen. sulfonylurea (secretagogue), SE: hypoglycemia, weight gain, disulfiram reaction

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Glipizide

38
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Newer insulin secretagogue, no hypoglycemia

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Repaglinide

39
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First-line anti-diabetic drug, decreases gluconeogenesis, DOC for obese diabetics, SE: lactic acidosis, weight loss, GI upset

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Metformin

40
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Thiazolidinedione, PPAR-γ, insulin sensitizer, SE: CHF

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Pioglitazone

41
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α-glucosidase inhibitor, SE: flatulence

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Acarbose

42
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Insulin: fast

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Lispro

43
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Insulin: large

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Glargine

44
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Insulin: Slow

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Lantus

45
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Why is there paradoxical improvement of DM in patients with CKD?

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Insulin: ↓ clearance, ↑ half-life

46
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Patients prone to hypoglycemia

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advanced renal disease, elderly children < 7 y.o.

47
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Inactive vitamin D, rickets, osteomalacia

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Ergocalciferol

48
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Active vitamin D, secondary hyperparathyroidism

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Calcitriol

49
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Paget’s disease of the bone, hypercalcemia, tumor marker for medullary thyroid CA

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Calcitonin

50
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Suppresses osteoclast activity, Paget’s disease of the bone, osteoporosis, SE: esophagitis

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Alendronate

51
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Phosphate-binding resin

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Sevelamer

52
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Signs of Hyperparathyroidism

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painful BONES, renal STONES, abdominal GROANS, psychiatric OVERTONES

53
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Tones down Ca

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Calcitonin