Deck 33: Adrenal Steroids and Related Drugs

Question 1

After receiving prednisone for several months, a woman develops fat deposits in the upper back.
Which drug action contributes to this adverse effect?

A) increased gluconeogenesis
B) increased protein catabolism
C) increased glucose uptake by adipose tissue
D) increased glycogenolysis
E) increased lipolysis

Answer 1

increased lipolysis

Question 2

A patient is treated with a drug that increases expression of genes encoding sodium channels and the sodium-potassium ATPase. Which effect will result from this action?

A) increased free water clearance
B) increased sodium excretion
C) increased potassium excretion
D) increased calcium excretion
E) increased aldosterone secretion

Answer 2

increased potassium excretion

Question 3

Which drug action prevents precocious sexual development in boys being treated for congenital adrenal hyperplasia?

A) suppression of corticotropin secretion
B) activation of adrenal steroid receptors
C) stimulation of adrenal 11-β -hydroxylase
D) stimulation of adrenal 21-hydroxylase
E) inhibition androgen pathway enzymes

Answer 3

suppression of corticotropin secretion