Portage NURS 251 Test 4 latest update

Portage NURS 251 Test 4 latest update 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? - a synthetic thyroid hormone used in hypothyroidism