Pituitary and Thyroid Disorders

Graves' disease ________________. Select all that apply. is an autoimmune condition of the posterior pituitary. is a form of hyperthyroidism. causes weight gain, bradycardia, and fatigue. results in elevated thyroid hormones. is a neurogenic disorder.

is a form of hyperthyroidism. results in elevated thyroid hormones.

A patient with central diabetes insipidus _________________. will likely have edema. will have increased urine output. will have a higher than normal metabolism. will drink less water than normal. will have elevated antidiuretic levels.

will have increased urine output.

Which signs or symptoms would result from syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone? Select all that apply. Thirst Fatigue Polyuria Dehydration Hypervolemia

Fatigue Dehydration

The most common cause of thyroid hyperfunction is ______________. Hashimoto's thyroiditis. a tumor of the pituitary. Graves' disease. elevated TSH. autoimmune attack of thyroid hormone-producing cells.

Graves' disease.

Hypofunction of an endocrine gland is associated with which of the following? Select all that apply. Graves' disease Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone Hashimoto's thyroiditis Central diabetes insipidus Acromegaly

Hashimoto's thyroiditis Central diabetes insipidus

Excess antidiuretic hormone is associated with which of the following conditions? Central diabetes insipidus Graves' disease Hashimoto's thyroiditis Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone Acromegaly

Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone

The nurse finds decreased T3 and T4 hormone levels in the laboratory report of a patient diagnosed with an endocrine disorder. What specific characteristics does the nurse expect to find? Select all that apply. Weight gain Decreased heart rate Feeling cold Fatigue Weight loss

Weight gain Decreased heart rate Feeling cold Fatigue

Hyperfunction of the ________________ that results in excess growth hormone may cause ___________. hypothalamus; acromegaly anterior pituitary; acromegaly posterior pituitary; acromegaly anterior pituitary; Graves' disease hypothalamus; Graves' disease

anterior pituitary; acromegaly

Acromegaly is caused by __________________. excess antidiuretic hormone deficient antidiuretic hormone excess growth hormone excess cortisol excess thyroid hormone

excess growth hormone

Central diabetes insipidus _________________. Select all that apply. causes increased blood glucose. is another form of diabetes. results in excess water retention. Is caused by over secretion of ADH. results in increased urine production.

results in increased urine production.