PORTAGE NURS 251 – EXAM PREPARATION
TEST 4 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS
Where in the body is the pituitary gland located? ANSWER >> The pituitary gland is
located in the brain near the hypothalamus.
What is the primary substance released from the pituitary gland? ANSWER >> 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 ANSWER >> Anterior Pituitary
Gland & Posterior Pituitary Gland
Hormones associated with the anterior pituitary gland ANSWER >> -Adrenocorticotropic
Hormone (ACTH)
-Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
-Growth Hormone (GH)
-Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
-Prolactin (PH)
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, -Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH),
Hormones associated with the posterior pituitary gland ANSWER >> -Antidiuretic
Hormone (ADH)
-Oxytocin
Uses of somatropin ANSWER >> used in children who are deficient in Growth Hormone
to promote linear growth
Uses of octreotide ANSWER >> Used in the treatment of severe watery diarrhea
caused by a slow growing tumor
Uses of vasopressin ANSWER >> used in emergency situations when blood pressure is
dropping too low
Uses of desmopressin ANSWER >> used to treat certain blood disorders
Two common disorders associated with the thyroid gland ANSWER >> Hypothyroidism
& Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism symptoms ANSWER >> cold intolerance, unintentional weight gain,
depression, dry brittle hair and nails, and fatigue
Hyperthyroidism symptoms ANSWER >> diarrhea, flushing, increased appetite, muscle
weakness, fatigue, palpitations, irritability, nervousness, heat intolerance and altered
menstrual flow
What is levothyroxine? ANSWER >> a synthetic thyroid hormone used in
hypothyroidism
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TEST 4 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS
Where in the body is the pituitary gland located? ANSWER >> The pituitary gland is
located in the brain near the hypothalamus.
What is the primary substance released from the pituitary gland? ANSWER >> 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 ANSWER >> Anterior Pituitary
Gland & Posterior Pituitary Gland
Hormones associated with the anterior pituitary gland ANSWER >> -Adrenocorticotropic
Hormone (ACTH)
-Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
-Growth Hormone (GH)
-Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
-Prolactin (PH)
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, -Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH),
Hormones associated with the posterior pituitary gland ANSWER >> -Antidiuretic
Hormone (ADH)
-Oxytocin
Uses of somatropin ANSWER >> used in children who are deficient in Growth Hormone
to promote linear growth
Uses of octreotide ANSWER >> Used in the treatment of severe watery diarrhea
caused by a slow growing tumor
Uses of vasopressin ANSWER >> used in emergency situations when blood pressure is
dropping too low
Uses of desmopressin ANSWER >> used to treat certain blood disorders
Two common disorders associated with the thyroid gland ANSWER >> Hypothyroidism
& Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism symptoms ANSWER >> cold intolerance, unintentional weight gain,
depression, dry brittle hair and nails, and fatigue
Hyperthyroidism symptoms ANSWER >> diarrhea, flushing, increased appetite, muscle
weakness, fatigue, palpitations, irritability, nervousness, heat intolerance and altered
menstrual flow
What is levothyroxine? ANSWER >> a synthetic thyroid hormone used in
hypothyroidism
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