NURS 401 Exam 4 – Questions With Complete
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1 Moderate burn severity 2 Anterior pituitary hormones
Bromocriptine & Cabergoline side
3 4 GH deficiency
effect
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Anterior pituitary hormones FSH, LH, ACTH, TSH, Prolactin, GH - FLAT PiG
Posterior pituitary hormones Vasopressin (ADH), Oxytocin
ACTH deficiency Decreased cortisol production, hypoglycemia,
hyponatremia, hypotension, fatigue, pale/ash-gray
complexion, headache
, Gonadotropin Deficiency (FSH/LH) F: amenorrhea, breast atrophy, decreased body hair
and bone density M: erectile dysfunction, decreased
facial/body hair and muscle mass Both: infertility,
decreased libido
GH deficiency decreased muscle strength and bone density,
pathologic fractures, increased cholesterol
TSH deficiency (secondary cold intolerance, lethargy, weight gain, alopecia,
hypothyroidism) menstrual abnormalities, slow cognition
Diabetes insipidus ADH deficiency, polyuria, polydipsia, hypotension,
dehydration, increased plasma osmolarity,
hypernatremia, dilute urine
Nursing Assess for hypopituitarism Secondary sex characteristics, hair loss, libido
changes, peripheral vision changes, MRI/CT
Hyperpituitarism common cause Pituitary adenoma
Acromegaly s/s Increased GH, enlarged hands/feet/jaw, thick lips,
coarse facial features, joint pain, barrel chest,
hyperglycemia
Hyperthyroidism Increased TSH, weight loss, tachycardia, heat
intolerance, tremor, increased GI motility
Bromocriptine & Cabergoline Reduces GH and prolactin secretion
Bromocriptine & Cabergoline side Orthostatic hypotension, headache, nausea,
effect constipation (give with meals)
Hypophysectomy Pituitary surgery
Post-op hyphosectomy care Monitor neurologic status, fluid balance, nasal
drainage, head of bed elevated 30%
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Practice questions for this set
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15-25% partial, 2-10% full
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1 Moderate burn severity 2 Anterior pituitary hormones
Bromocriptine & Cabergoline side
3 4 GH deficiency
effect
Don't know?
Terms in this set (93)
Anterior pituitary hormones FSH, LH, ACTH, TSH, Prolactin, GH - FLAT PiG
Posterior pituitary hormones Vasopressin (ADH), Oxytocin
ACTH deficiency Decreased cortisol production, hypoglycemia,
hyponatremia, hypotension, fatigue, pale/ash-gray
complexion, headache
, Gonadotropin Deficiency (FSH/LH) F: amenorrhea, breast atrophy, decreased body hair
and bone density M: erectile dysfunction, decreased
facial/body hair and muscle mass Both: infertility,
decreased libido
GH deficiency decreased muscle strength and bone density,
pathologic fractures, increased cholesterol
TSH deficiency (secondary cold intolerance, lethargy, weight gain, alopecia,
hypothyroidism) menstrual abnormalities, slow cognition
Diabetes insipidus ADH deficiency, polyuria, polydipsia, hypotension,
dehydration, increased plasma osmolarity,
hypernatremia, dilute urine
Nursing Assess for hypopituitarism Secondary sex characteristics, hair loss, libido
changes, peripheral vision changes, MRI/CT
Hyperpituitarism common cause Pituitary adenoma
Acromegaly s/s Increased GH, enlarged hands/feet/jaw, thick lips,
coarse facial features, joint pain, barrel chest,
hyperglycemia
Hyperthyroidism Increased TSH, weight loss, tachycardia, heat
intolerance, tremor, increased GI motility
Bromocriptine & Cabergoline Reduces GH and prolactin secretion
Bromocriptine & Cabergoline side Orthostatic hypotension, headache, nausea,
effect constipation (give with meals)
Hypophysectomy Pituitary surgery
Post-op hyphosectomy care Monitor neurologic status, fluid balance, nasal
drainage, head of bed elevated 30%
