Portage NURS 251 endocrinology
(diabetes, insulin) Exam Questions With
Correct Sure Answers
Where in the body is the pituitary gland located - ANSThe pituitary gland is located in the brain near the
hypothalamus.
What is the primary substance released from the pituitary gland? - ANSIts 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 - ANSAnterior Pituitary Gland & Posterior Pituitary
Gland
Hormones associated with the anterior pituitary gland - ANS-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 - ANS-Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
-Oxytocin
Uses of somatropin
mimics what? - ANSused in children who are deficient in Growth Hormone to promote linear growth
mimics effect of growth hormone
, Uses of octreotide
mimics what? - ANSUsed in the treatment of severe watery diarrhea caused by a slow growing tumor
structurally similar to body's GH release-inhibitor factor or somatostatin
Uses of vasopressin
mimics? - ANSused in emergency situations when blood pressure is dropping too low
potent vasoconstrictor
increase water reabsorption (reduce water excretion)
mimics ADH in body
Uses of desmopressin
mimics? - ANSused to treat certain blood disorders
mimics ADH
synthetic vasopressin
Two common disorders associated with the thyroid gland - ANSHypothyroidism & Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism - ANScommon condition characterized by diminished production of the thyroid
hormones (Thyroxine T4, triiodothyronine T3, calcitonin)
TSH level in hypothyroidism - ANSTSH level higher than normal
b/c thyroid hormones are low and pituitary is releasing additional TSH to signal increase in thyroid
hormones
Hypothyroidism symptoms - ANScold intolerance, unintentional weight gain, depression, dry brittle hair
and nails, and fatigue
Hyperthyroidism symptoms - ANSdiarrhea, flushing, increased appetite, muscle weakness, fatigue,
palpitations, irritability, nervousness, heat intolerance and altered menstrual flow
(diabetes, insulin) Exam Questions With
Correct Sure Answers
Where in the body is the pituitary gland located - ANSThe pituitary gland is located in the brain near the
hypothalamus.
What is the primary substance released from the pituitary gland? - ANSIts 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 - ANSAnterior Pituitary Gland & Posterior Pituitary
Gland
Hormones associated with the anterior pituitary gland - ANS-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 - ANS-Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
-Oxytocin
Uses of somatropin
mimics what? - ANSused in children who are deficient in Growth Hormone to promote linear growth
mimics effect of growth hormone
, Uses of octreotide
mimics what? - ANSUsed in the treatment of severe watery diarrhea caused by a slow growing tumor
structurally similar to body's GH release-inhibitor factor or somatostatin
Uses of vasopressin
mimics? - ANSused in emergency situations when blood pressure is dropping too low
potent vasoconstrictor
increase water reabsorption (reduce water excretion)
mimics ADH in body
Uses of desmopressin
mimics? - ANSused to treat certain blood disorders
mimics ADH
synthetic vasopressin
Two common disorders associated with the thyroid gland - ANSHypothyroidism & Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism - ANScommon condition characterized by diminished production of the thyroid
hormones (Thyroxine T4, triiodothyronine T3, calcitonin)
TSH level in hypothyroidism - ANSTSH level higher than normal
b/c thyroid hormones are low and pituitary is releasing additional TSH to signal increase in thyroid
hormones
Hypothyroidism symptoms - ANScold intolerance, unintentional weight gain, depression, dry brittle hair
and nails, and fatigue
Hyperthyroidism symptoms - ANSdiarrhea, flushing, increased appetite, muscle weakness, fatigue,
palpitations, irritability, nervousness, heat intolerance and altered menstrual flow
