30 Questions
Which hormone stimulates growth of bone and muscle?
Growth hormone (GH)
What is the main function of Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)?
Increases water reabsorption by kidney
Which hormone stimulates the secretion of thyroid hormones?
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
What is the function of Prolactin in females?
Prepares female breast for breastfeeding
Which hormone stimulates sperm production in males?
Follicle Stimulating hormone (FSH)
What is the role of Insulin antagonist?
Decreases carbohydrate metabolism
Which medication is initiated for medical management of pheochromocytoma once alpha-adrenergic control is achieved?
Propranolol (Inderal)
What is the alternative treatment for pheochromocytoma if blood pressure control is inadequate or the patient cannot tolerate side effects of Propranolol?
Nifedipine (Adalat)
What procedure is considered the definitive treatment for pheochromocytoma?
Adrenalectomy
What complication can occur during or after adrenalectomy for pheochromocytoma?
Hypertensive crisis
In nursing management of pheochromocytoma, what action should be taken to promote orthostatic decrease in blood pressure during episodes of hypertension or tachycardia?
Instituting bed rest with head of bed elevated
Which clinical condition results from chronic exposure to excess glucocorticoids and affects women more than men?
Cushing's Syndrome
What is the normal range for urine osmolality?
250-900 mOsm/kg
Which condition is characterized by urine osmolality below 300 mOsm/kg after fluid deprivation and above 600 mOsm/kg after desmopressin?
Central Diabetes Insipidus
What does urine specific gravity measure?
The concentration of particles in urine compared to water
Which medication helps decrease thirst associated with central Diabetes Insipidus?
Chlorpropamide (Diabinese)
What is the main purpose of the fluid deprivation test in diagnosing Diabetes Insipidus?
To measure urine osmolality
In Diabetes Insipidus, what is the urine osmolality pattern seen in nephrogenic DI after desmopressin administration?
Which condition is characterized by hypersecretion of growth hormone when the epiphyseal plate is already closed?
Acromegaly
What is the most common cause of acromegaly?
Idiopathic hyperplasia of the APG
Which clinical manifestation is NOT associated with acromegaly?
Acanthosis nigricans
What visual impairment can be a field defect seen in acromegaly?
Hemianopsia
Which hormone is overproduced in acromegaly, leading to connective tissue overgrowth?
IGF-1
What cardiovascular manifestation is commonly seen in acromegaly?
Hypertension
What is the purpose of the Dexamethasone suppression test in the diagnostics of Cushing's Syndrome?
To measure plasma cortisol and ACTH levels
When does post-operative care for adrenal insufficiency typically begin after a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy?
12 to 48 hours after surgery
Which procedure is recommended if the cause of Cushing's Syndrome is an adrenal hypertrophy?
Adrenalectomy
In the collaborative management of Cushing's Syndrome, when are adrenal enzyme inhibitors like Metyrapone and Ketoconazole used?
If ectopic ACTH production is the cause
What is the primary cause of Addison’s Disease?
Adrenal gland damage
What is the purpose of dose reduction in collaborative management of Cushing's Syndrome?
To prevent pituitary tumor growth
Learn about the measurement of urine osmolality and specific gravity, which provide insights into the balance between water and dissolved particles in urine, as well as the kidney's concentration abilities. Get familiar with normal ranges and interpretation of these measurements.
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