Portage Learning – NURS 251 – Test 4 with Complete Solutions, Latest Edition 2026

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SOLUTION 2026 LATEST EDITON AID
GRADE A+
Where in the body is the pituitary gland located?
The pituitary gland is located in the brain near the hypothalamus.
What is the primary substance released from the pituitary gland?
Its primary role is to release hormones into the body that control
other glands within the endocrine system.
What are the two lobes of the pituitary gland called
Anterior Pituitary Gland & Posterior Pituitary Gland
Hormones associated with the anterior pituitary gland
-Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
-Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
-Growth Hormone (GH)
-Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
-Prolactin (PH)
-Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH),
Hormones associated with the posterior pituitary gland
-Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
-Oxytocin
Uses of somatropin
used in children who are deficient in Growth Hormone to promote
linear growth
Uses of octreotide
Used in the treatment of severe watery diarrhea caused by a slow
growing tumor
Uses of vasopressin
used in emergency situations when blood pressure is dropping too low
Uses of desmopressin
used to treat certain blood disorders
Two common disorders associated with the thyroid gland
Hypothyroidism & Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism symptoms
cold intolerance, unintentional weight gain, depression, dry brittle
hair and nails, and fatigue
Hyperthyroidism symptoms
diarrhea, flushing, increased appetite, muscle weakness, fatigue,
palpitations, irritability, nervousness, heat intolerance and altered
menstrual flow
What is levothyroxine?