NUR1141-PHARMACOLOGY ENDOCRINE DRUGS 2026
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT EXPLAINED ANSWERS ||
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1. Pituitary Gland-CORRECT ANSWER- Anterior Lobe-CORRECT ANSWER- Produces and
secretes majority of the hormones from the pituitary
gland.
2. Growth hormone (GH)-CORRECT ANSWER- Stimulates growth in tissue and bone.
3. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)-CORRECT ANSWER- Stimulates thyroid gland to
release T3, T4.
4. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-CORRECT ANSWER- Stimulates release of cortisol,
aldosterone, androgen.
5. Gonadotropins (FSH and LH)-CORRECT ANSWER- Affect ovaries and testes.
6. Prolactin (PRL)-CORRECT ANSWER- Stimulates breast tissue for milk production.
7. Drugs to diagnose adrenal insufficiency-CORRECT ANSWER- Cosyntropin, corticotropin.
8. Drugs for prolactin excess-CORRECT ANSWER- Bromocriptine, cabergoline.
9. ADH and oxytocin-CORRECT ANSWER- Secreted by the posterior pituitary gland and
produced by the hypothalamus.
10. ADH deficiency-CORRECT ANSWER- Diabetes insipidus - large amount of water excreted
can lead to severe fluid deficit and
electrolyte imbalances.
11. ADH excess-CORRECT ANSWER- SIADH - excess amount of water retention.
12. Somatropin-CORRECT ANSWER- Used to treat growth failure due to GH deficiency.
13. Corticosteroids-CORRECT ANSWER- Can inhibit the effects of somatropin.
14. Side effects of Growth Hormone Therapy-CORRECT ANSWER- Paresthesia, arthralgia,
myalgia, peripheral edema,
weakness, cephalgia.
15. Gigantism-CORRECT ANSWER- Excessive growth in childhood.
16. Acromegaly-CORRECT ANSWER- Excessive growth after puberty.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT EXPLAINED ANSWERS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS!! <RECENT VERSION>
1. Pituitary Gland-CORRECT ANSWER- Anterior Lobe-CORRECT ANSWER- Produces and
secretes majority of the hormones from the pituitary
gland.
2. Growth hormone (GH)-CORRECT ANSWER- Stimulates growth in tissue and bone.
3. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)-CORRECT ANSWER- Stimulates thyroid gland to
release T3, T4.
4. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-CORRECT ANSWER- Stimulates release of cortisol,
aldosterone, androgen.
5. Gonadotropins (FSH and LH)-CORRECT ANSWER- Affect ovaries and testes.
6. Prolactin (PRL)-CORRECT ANSWER- Stimulates breast tissue for milk production.
7. Drugs to diagnose adrenal insufficiency-CORRECT ANSWER- Cosyntropin, corticotropin.
8. Drugs for prolactin excess-CORRECT ANSWER- Bromocriptine, cabergoline.
9. ADH and oxytocin-CORRECT ANSWER- Secreted by the posterior pituitary gland and
produced by the hypothalamus.
10. ADH deficiency-CORRECT ANSWER- Diabetes insipidus - large amount of water excreted
can lead to severe fluid deficit and
electrolyte imbalances.
11. ADH excess-CORRECT ANSWER- SIADH - excess amount of water retention.
12. Somatropin-CORRECT ANSWER- Used to treat growth failure due to GH deficiency.
13. Corticosteroids-CORRECT ANSWER- Can inhibit the effects of somatropin.
14. Side effects of Growth Hormone Therapy-CORRECT ANSWER- Paresthesia, arthralgia,
myalgia, peripheral edema,
weakness, cephalgia.
15. Gigantism-CORRECT ANSWER- Excessive growth in childhood.
16. Acromegaly-CORRECT ANSWER- Excessive growth after puberty.
