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What is Hyperpituitarism?
What is Hyperpituitarism?
- A deficiency of hormones produced by the thyroid gland
- A condition caused by the underproduction of insulin
- A condition characterized by excessive secretion of hormones from the pituitary gland (correct)
- An abnormal growth in the adrenal glands
What is the most common cause of Hyperpituitarism?
What is the most common cause of Hyperpituitarism?
- Hypothyroidism
- Pancreatic tumor
- Functional pituitary adenoma (correct)
- Adrenal insufficiency
Hyperpituitarism will commonly affect which 3 hormones?
Hyperpituitarism will commonly affect which 3 hormones?
- GH, Prolactin, or ACTH (correct)
- TSH, FSH, or LH
- Insulin, Glucagon, or Cortisol
- Adrenaline, Noradrenaline, or Serotonin
Why do visual field disturbances occur in hyperpituitarism?
Why do visual field disturbances occur in hyperpituitarism?
What is the difference between Gigantism and Acromegaly?
What is the difference between Gigantism and Acromegaly?
What are common signs and symptoms of Gigantism? (Select all that apply)
What are common signs and symptoms of Gigantism? (Select all that apply)
What are some treatments that can work for Gigantism? (Select all that apply)
What are some treatments that can work for Gigantism? (Select all that apply)
There are no contraindications when treating gigantism with massage.
There are no contraindications when treating gigantism with massage.
What is Acromegaly?
What is Acromegaly?
What is the etiology of Acromegaly?
What is the etiology of Acromegaly?
What is the most common sign and symptom of Acromegaly?
What is the most common sign and symptom of Acromegaly?
What is the diagnostic practice for Acromegaly?
What is the diagnostic practice for Acromegaly?
Who is more likely to get Acromegaly?
Who is more likely to get Acromegaly?
What type of treatment is commonly used for Acromegaly?
What type of treatment is commonly used for Acromegaly?
What is the prognosis for Acromegaly?
What is the prognosis for Acromegaly?
What are the contraindications (CI) when treating Acromegaly in massage therapy?
What are the contraindications (CI) when treating Acromegaly in massage therapy?
What is Prolactinoma?
What is Prolactinoma?
What are the risk factors for Prolactinoma?
What are the risk factors for Prolactinoma?
At what age does Prolactinoma most likely occur?
At what age does Prolactinoma most likely occur?
Which sex is most likely to get Prolactinoma?
Which sex is most likely to get Prolactinoma?
H/A, amenorrhea, galactorrhea, infertility, hypogonadism, gynecomastia, loss of libido, impotence, and decreased bone density will most likely occur in which condition?
H/A, amenorrhea, galactorrhea, infertility, hypogonadism, gynecomastia, loss of libido, impotence, and decreased bone density will most likely occur in which condition?
Laboratory testing that focuses on finding the serum prolactin (PRL) is a diagnostic tool for which condition?
Laboratory testing that focuses on finding the serum prolactin (PRL) is a diagnostic tool for which condition?
Stress can increase the chances of prolactinoma.
Stress can increase the chances of prolactinoma.
What is the treatment method for treating Prolactinoma? (Select all that apply)
What is the treatment method for treating Prolactinoma? (Select all that apply)
The prognosis for Prolactinoma is poor.
The prognosis for Prolactinoma is poor.
What are the contraindications (CIs) of massage when treating someone with Prolactinoma?
What are the contraindications (CIs) of massage when treating someone with Prolactinoma?
What is Cushing's Disease and Syndrome formed from?
What is Cushing's Disease and Syndrome formed from?
What is the difference between Cushing's Disease and Cushing's Syndrome?
What is the difference between Cushing's Disease and Cushing's Syndrome?
What is Cushing's Disease?
What is Cushing's Disease?
What is the etiology of Cushing's Disease?
What is the etiology of Cushing's Disease?
Which age range is most likely to have Cushing's Disease?
Which age range is most likely to have Cushing's Disease?
A large face and trunk, but thin arms and legs is an indication of which condition?
A large face and trunk, but thin arms and legs is an indication of which condition?
Which is not a sign or symptom of Cushing's Disease?
Which is not a sign or symptom of Cushing's Disease?
What condition is the dexamethasone suppression test used to diagnose?
What condition is the dexamethasone suppression test used to diagnose?
For Cushing's Disease, is surgical excision of the tumor typically performed with or without radiation?
For Cushing's Disease, is surgical excision of the tumor typically performed with or without radiation?
A patient comes into the clinic for a massage and states that they have Cushing's Disease. What should the therapist be aware of prior to the treatment?
A patient comes into the clinic for a massage and states that they have Cushing's Disease. What should the therapist be aware of prior to the treatment?
What is Hypopituitarism?
What is Hypopituitarism?
Sheehan Syndrome is associated with which conditions? (Select all that apply)
Sheehan Syndrome is associated with which conditions? (Select all that apply)
What is not a symptom of Hypopituitarism?
What is not a symptom of Hypopituitarism?
Decreased GH before puberty indicates which condition?
Decreased GH before puberty indicates which condition?
Reduction in ADH production indicates which condition?
Reduction in ADH production indicates which condition?
What is needed to confirm Hypopituitarism?
What is needed to confirm Hypopituitarism?
In which treatment does the removal of a tumor and replacement of hormones take place?
In which treatment does the removal of a tumor and replacement of hormones take place?
What is Empty Sella Syndrome?
What is Empty Sella Syndrome?
What is not an etiology of Empty Sella Syndrome?
What is not an etiology of Empty Sella Syndrome?
What is a common sign or symptom of Empty Sella Syndrome?
What is a common sign or symptom of Empty Sella Syndrome?
What diagnostic tools are commonly used for Empty Sella Syndrome?
What diagnostic tools are commonly used for Empty Sella Syndrome?
Hormone replacement therapy is used for Empty Sella Syndrome.
Hormone replacement therapy is used for Empty Sella Syndrome.
What is Pituitary Dwarfism?
What is Pituitary Dwarfism?
How many people are affected by Pituitary Dwarfism?
How many people are affected by Pituitary Dwarfism?
The etiology of Pituitary Dwarfism includes which of the following options? (Select all that apply)
The etiology of Pituitary Dwarfism includes which of the following options? (Select all that apply)
Delayed tooth development is a symptom of Pituitary Dwarfism.
Delayed tooth development is a symptom of Pituitary Dwarfism.
Which treatment is used for Pituitary Dwarfism?
Which treatment is used for Pituitary Dwarfism?
How is Diabetes Insipidus defined?
How is Diabetes Insipidus defined?
What are the two types of Diabetes Insipidus?
What are the two types of Diabetes Insipidus?
How do the two types of Diabetes Insipidus differ?
How do the two types of Diabetes Insipidus differ?
Match the 2 types of Diabetes Insipidus with their definitions:
Match the 2 types of Diabetes Insipidus with their definitions:
What is not a symptom of Diabetes Insipidus?
What is not a symptom of Diabetes Insipidus?
GGT is a diagnostic tool for which condition?
GGT is a diagnostic tool for which condition?
Diabetes Insipidus is treated with which of the following?
Diabetes Insipidus is treated with which of the following?
Diabetes Insipidus has dangerous outcomes even when treated.
Diabetes Insipidus has dangerous outcomes even when treated.
Diabetes Insipidus has major contraindications during a massage therapy treatment.
Diabetes Insipidus has major contraindications during a massage therapy treatment.
What is Cushing's Syndrome?
What is Cushing's Syndrome?
What is the etiology for Cushing’s Syndrome?
What is the etiology for Cushing’s Syndrome?
Cushing's Syndrome has similar symptoms to Cushing's Disease.
Cushing's Syndrome has similar symptoms to Cushing's Disease.
Which is not a treatment approach for Cushing's Syndrome?
Which is not a treatment approach for Cushing's Syndrome?
What is adrenal insufficiency?
What is adrenal insufficiency?
Which demographic is most likely to be affected by Adrenal Insufficiency?
Which demographic is most likely to be affected by Adrenal Insufficiency?
What is the etiology difference between primary and secondary adrenal insufficiency?
What is the etiology difference between primary and secondary adrenal insufficiency?
What is another name for Adrenal Insufficiency?
What is another name for Adrenal Insufficiency?
What are severe symptoms of Adrenal Insufficiency? (Select all that apply)
What are severe symptoms of Adrenal Insufficiency? (Select all that apply)
Match the serum cortisol and ACTH levels with their corresponding type of adrenal insufficiency.
Match the serum cortisol and ACTH levels with their corresponding type of adrenal insufficiency.
What is Hyperaldosteronism?
What is Hyperaldosteronism?
What are the results of hyperaldosteronism in the body? (Select all that apply)
What are the results of hyperaldosteronism in the body? (Select all that apply)
What is Conn's Syndrome associated with?
What is Conn's Syndrome associated with?
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What is Hyperpituitarism?
What is Hyperpituitarism?
Excessive hormone secretion from the pituitary gland.
Most common cause of Hyperpituitarism?
Most common cause of Hyperpituitarism?
A functional pituitary adenoma.
Hormones commonly affected by Hyperpituitarism?
Hormones commonly affected by Hyperpituitarism?
GH, Prolactin, or ACTH.
Why visual field disturbances in hyperpituitarism?
Why visual field disturbances in hyperpituitarism?
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Gigantism vs. Acromegaly?
Gigantism vs. Acromegaly?
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Common signs of Gigantism?
Common signs of Gigantism?
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Treatments for Gigantism?
Treatments for Gigantism?
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What is Acromegaly?
What is Acromegaly?
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Etiology of Acromegaly?
Etiology of Acromegaly?
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Most common sign of Acromegaly?
Most common sign of Acromegaly?
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Diagnostic practice for Acromegaly?
Diagnostic practice for Acromegaly?
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Who is more likely to get Acromegaly?
Who is more likely to get Acromegaly?
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Common treatment for Acromegaly?
Common treatment for Acromegaly?
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Prognosis for Acromegaly?
Prognosis for Acromegaly?
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What is Prolactinoma?
What is Prolactinoma?
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At what age does Prolactinoma most likely occur?
At what age does Prolactinoma most likely occur?
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Which sex is most likely to get Prolactinoma?
Which sex is most likely to get Prolactinoma?
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H/A, amenorrhea, galactorrhea, infertility, hypogonadism, gynecomastia, loss of libido, impotence, and decreased bone density will most likely occur in which condition?
H/A, amenorrhea, galactorrhea, infertility, hypogonadism, gynecomastia, loss of libido, impotence, and decreased bone density will most likely occur in which condition?
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