10 Questions
What is the cause of neurogenic diabetes insipidus?
Trauma, surgery, and tumor
What are the effects of elevated levels of ADH in SIADH?
Plasma dilution due to water retention
What is the pharmacotherapy for SIADH?
Conivaptan: IV, Tolvaptan: oral
What characterizes the pathophysiology of diabetes insipidus?
Inadequate synthesis and release of ADH
What is the cause of hypo/hyperpituitarism?
Hypofunction or hyperfunction of the pituitary gland
What is the primary pharmacotherapy for SIADH?
Tolvaptan: oral
What is the cause of hyperfunction of the adrenal cortex?
Excessive secretion of cortisol
What is the effect of elevated levels of ADH in SIADH on fluid balance?
Increased urine concentration
What characterizes the pathophysiology of hypofunction of the adrenal cortex?
Inadequate secretion of cortisol
What occurs with ADH levels in diabetes insipidus?
Inability to concentrate urine and excrete large urine
Prepare for your NURS 365 Final Test 4 with this study guide and rubric covering endocrine content. Topics include mechanisms of hormone alteration, diabetes mellitus, thyroid and parathyroid alterations, and adrenal cortex function. Test your knowledge and ensure you are ready for the final exam.
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