Pituitary Gland Problems: Hypopituitarism and Hormone Deficiencies
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Kidney tubules fail to reabsorb water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may be planned for a client with hyperpituitarism?

    <p>Hypophysectomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a long-term complication of hyperpituitarism?

    <p>Colon polyps and increased colon cancer risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is most often affected in hypopituitarism, along with gonadotropic hormones?

    <p>Growth hormone (GH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of hypopituitarism caused by growth hormone deficiency?

    <p>Mild to moderate obesity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for regulating water balance in the body, and its deficiency can lead to fatigue and low blood pressure?

    <p>Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of management in hypopituitarism?

    <p>Hormone replacement therapy for specific deficient hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential complication of tumors of the pituitary gland?

    <p>Headaches and visual defects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important aspect of client education in hypopituitarism?

    <p>Recognizing signs and symptoms of hypofunction and hyperfunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum serum sodium level required for prescription of loop diuretics?

    <p>125 mEq/L</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of Addison's disease?

    <p>Autoimmune destruction of the adrenal cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of decreased glucocorticoids in Addison's disease?

    <p>Decreased vascular tone and gluconeogenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of decreased mineralocorticoids in Addison's disease?

    <p>Hypotension and hyperkalemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between Addison's disease and secondary adrenal insufficiency?

    <p>Addison's disease is caused by autoimmune destruction, while secondary adrenal insufficiency is caused by hyposecretion of ACTH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment for Addison's disease?

    <p>Lifelong replacement of glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids</p> Signup and view all the answers

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