IGGY Ch. 62 Study Guide - Care of Patients with Pituitary and Adrenal Gland Problems Questions With Complete Solution A+

IGGY Ch. 62 Study Guide - Care of Patients with Pituitary and Adrenal Gland Problems Questions With Complete Solution A+ 1. Problems in the hypothalamus that change the function of the anterior pituitary gland result in which condition? a. Adenohypophysis b. Panhypopituitarism c. Primary pituitary dysfunction d. Secondary pituitary dysfunction - ANS-d Secondary pituitary dysfunction 2. A malfunctioning posterior pituitary gland can result in which disorders? (Select all that apply.) a. Hypothyroidism b. Altered sexual function c. Diabetes insipidus (DI) d. Growth retardation e. Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) - ANS-c, e Diabetes insipidus Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) 3. A malfunctioning anterior pituitary gland can result in which disorder? (Select all that apply.) a. Pituitary hypofunction b. Pituitary hyperfunction c. DI d. Hypothyroidism e. Osteoporosis - ANS-a, b, d, e Pituitary hypofunction Pituitary hyperfunction Hypothyroidism Osteoporosis 4. The assessment findings of a male patient with anterior pituitary tumor include reports of changes in secondary sex characteristics, such as episodes of impotence and decreased libido. The nurse explains to the patient that these findings are a result of overproduction of which hormone?...