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What is the primary cause of hyperpituitarism?
What is the primary cause of hyperpituitarism?
- Pituitary tumors (correct)
- Hypothyroidism
- Idiopathic factors
- Stroke or trauma
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hyperpituitarism?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hyperpituitarism?
- Thickening and protrusion of the jaw
- Arthritic changes and joint pain
- Diarrhea (correct)
- Deepening of the voice
What is the goal of pharmacological interventions for hyperpituitarism?
What is the goal of pharmacological interventions for hyperpituitarism?
- To suppress GH or block its action (correct)
- To increase GH production
- To treat diabetes insipidus
- To stimulate ADH production
What is the result of decreased ADH production in central diabetes insipidus?
What is the result of decreased ADH production in central diabetes insipidus?
What may be planned for a client with hyperpituitarism?
What may be planned for a client with hyperpituitarism?
What is a long-term complication of hyperpituitarism?
What is a long-term complication of hyperpituitarism?
Which hormone is most often affected in hypopituitarism, along with gonadotropic hormones?
Which hormone is most often affected in hypopituitarism, along with gonadotropic hormones?
What is a common symptom of hypopituitarism caused by growth hormone deficiency?
What is a common symptom of hypopituitarism caused by growth hormone deficiency?
Which hormone is responsible for regulating water balance in the body, and its deficiency can lead to fatigue and low blood pressure?
Which hormone is responsible for regulating water balance in the body, and its deficiency can lead to fatigue and low blood pressure?
What is the primary goal of management in hypopituitarism?
What is the primary goal of management in hypopituitarism?
What is a potential complication of tumors of the pituitary gland?
What is a potential complication of tumors of the pituitary gland?
What is an important aspect of client education in hypopituitarism?
What is an important aspect of client education in hypopituitarism?
What is the minimum serum sodium level required for prescription of loop diuretics?
What is the minimum serum sodium level required for prescription of loop diuretics?
What is the primary cause of Addison's disease?
What is the primary cause of Addison's disease?
What is the effect of decreased glucocorticoids in Addison's disease?
What is the effect of decreased glucocorticoids in Addison's disease?
What is the effect of decreased mineralocorticoids in Addison's disease?
What is the effect of decreased mineralocorticoids in Addison's disease?
What is the difference between Addison's disease and secondary adrenal insufficiency?
What is the difference between Addison's disease and secondary adrenal insufficiency?
What is the treatment for Addison's disease?
What is the treatment for Addison's disease?
