NUR 146: Module F - Hormonal Regulation
(Pathophysiology of ADH) Questions And Correct
Detailed Answers (Verified Answers) | New Update
2025
Does diabetes insipidus have decreased or increased ADH? - ANSWER
decreased
What causes diabetes insipidus? - ANSWER failure of posterior lobe of the
pituitary gland to secrete sufficient amounts of ADH
What are the signs and symptoms of diabetes insipidus? - ANSWER - fluid
losses (up to 250 ml/hr = dehydration
- insatiable thirst (cold/ice water, up to 20L/d)
- weakness
- weight loss
- anorexia
Which of the following is a symptoms of decreased ADH?
A. weight gain
B. Ankle edema
, C. dehydration
D. low sodium levels - ANSWER c. dehydration
What happens to the posterior pituitary gland that causes diabetes insipidus? -
ANSWER - tumor
- trauma
What is the treatment to a pituitary tumor? - ANSWER transphenoidal
hypohysectomy
What are the nursing interventions for transsphenoidal hypophysectomy? -
ANSWER - Pt in frame w/pin to keep head stationary during procedure
- Avoid coughing, sneezing, straining to prevent CSF leakage
- Can't brush teeth x 10d because of suture line
- Elevate HOB 30degrees= HA because of pressure
- Monitor for symptoms of meningitis or encephalitis (HA, neck pain, irritability,
fever)
- Observe for clear drainage from nose/ears and R/O CSF
- Neuro Checks
(Pathophysiology of ADH) Questions And Correct
Detailed Answers (Verified Answers) | New Update
2025
Does diabetes insipidus have decreased or increased ADH? - ANSWER
decreased
What causes diabetes insipidus? - ANSWER failure of posterior lobe of the
pituitary gland to secrete sufficient amounts of ADH
What are the signs and symptoms of diabetes insipidus? - ANSWER - fluid
losses (up to 250 ml/hr = dehydration
- insatiable thirst (cold/ice water, up to 20L/d)
- weakness
- weight loss
- anorexia
Which of the following is a symptoms of decreased ADH?
A. weight gain
B. Ankle edema
, C. dehydration
D. low sodium levels - ANSWER c. dehydration
What happens to the posterior pituitary gland that causes diabetes insipidus? -
ANSWER - tumor
- trauma
What is the treatment to a pituitary tumor? - ANSWER transphenoidal
hypohysectomy
What are the nursing interventions for transsphenoidal hypophysectomy? -
ANSWER - Pt in frame w/pin to keep head stationary during procedure
- Avoid coughing, sneezing, straining to prevent CSF leakage
- Can't brush teeth x 10d because of suture line
- Elevate HOB 30degrees= HA because of pressure
- Monitor for symptoms of meningitis or encephalitis (HA, neck pain, irritability,
fever)
- Observe for clear drainage from nose/ears and R/O CSF
- Neuro Checks
