Pharmacology Week 6 Drug Review Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Pharmacy & Pharmacology has 12 clues. Answers range from 7 to 16 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
Maintenance of blood glucose in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus, used along with nutrition therapy
Lowering of blood sugar in diabetic patients by stimulating the release of insulin from the pancreas and increasing the sensitivity to insulin at receptor sites
Produces skeletal and cellular growth; increases protein synthesis, carbohydrate metabolism, lipid mobilization, retention of sodium, phosphorus, and potassium, and enhances GI transport of water, electrolytes and nutrients
Acts as an analogue of vasopressin, enhancing reabsorption of water in the kidneys
An antithyroid medication used to treat hyperthyroidism. Works by inhibiting the synthesis of new thyroid hormone but does not inactivate present hormones; added effect of inhibiting the conversion of T4 to t3 in peripheral circulation
used to restore normal hormone balance in hypothyroidism; contraindicated in patients with adrenal insufficiency or recent myocardial infarction (MI)
Control of severe flossing and diarrhea associated with GI endocrine tumours; suppresses the secretion of serotonin and gastroenerohepatic peptides; increases absorption of fluid and electrolytes in the GI tract and increases transit time; also suppresses growth hormone, insulin and glucagon
decreased urine output and increase in urine osmolality in diabetes insipidus
stimulates the adrenal gland to produce both corticosteroids (hydrocortisone) and mineralcorticosteroids (aldosterone); action includes suppression normal immune response and inflammation and reduction in frequency of multiple sclerosis exacerbations and suppression of spasms
improved control of blood glucose by inhibiting enzyme DPP-4, resulting in increased levels of active incretin hormones leading to increased insulin release and decrease in glucagon levels
lowers blood glucose by stimulating glucose uptake in skeletal muscle and fat and inhibiting hepatic glucose production; inhibition of lipolysis and proteolysis and also enhances protein synthesis
stimulates glycogenolysis, temporarily inhibiting movement in the GI tract by relaxing the musculature; positive inotropic and chronotropic effects and increases blood glucose
