Which of the following drugs are considered to be anterior ...

[bobbie]

Which of the following drugs are considered to be anterior pituitary hormone replacement drugs? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Corticotropin (ACTH)
  b. Cosyntropin (Cortrosyn)
  c. Recombinant somatrem (Protropin)
  d. Vasopressin (Pitressin)
  e. Recombinant somatropin (Humatrope)

Question 2

Which of the following symptoms may be considered common adverse effects of taking bisphosphonate drugs? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Esophagitis
  b. Anorexia
  c. Constipation
  d. Diarrhea
  e. Abdominal pain
  f. Back pain

[atrochim]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, E
Anterior pituitary hormone replacement drugs include ACTH, cosyntropin, recombinant so-matrem, and recombinant somatropin. Vasopressin is considered to be a posterior pituitary hor-mone replacement drug.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, D, E
When taking a bisphosphonate drug, the patient may experience esophagitis within the first few months of therapy if the drug is taken incorrectly. Other adverse effects include gastrointestinal (GI) disturbance, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.

[bobbie]

Excellent

[emsimon14]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it