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DH 282 Chapter 16
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Adrenocorticosteroids | commonly referred to as steroids, are a group of agents secreted by the adrenal cortex. |
| Addison disease | Disease/condition produced by a deficiency of adrenocorticosteroids |
| Cushing syndrome | Disease/condition produced by an excess of adrenocorticosteroids |
| Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) | agent secreted by the pituitary that causes the release of hormones from the adrenal cortex |
| Glucocorticoids | Adrenocorticosteroids that primarily affect carbohydrate metabolism |
| Exogenous Steroid | Adrenocorticosteroids that affect the body’s sodium and water balance (fluid levels). |
| clobetasol propionate (Temovate) | topical |
| triamcinolone acetonide (Flutex) | topical |
| betamethasone (Diprolene) | topical |
| hydrocortisone (Ala-Cort) | topical |
| hydrocortisone (Cortef) | systemic |
| prednisone (Rayos, Deltasone) | systemic |
| dexamethasone (Decadron) | systemic |
| methylprednisolone (Medrol) | systemic |