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Which hormonal hyperfunctioning can result in truncal obesity?

ACTH

Hyperfunction of which anterior pituitary hormone can cause sleep apnea?

GH

What medication is used for the treatment of Cushing's disease?

Metyrapone

A patient with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) is receiving gastrointestinal tube feedings. What must the nurse keep in mind when caring for this patient?

Mix drugs to be given with saline.

What changes does the nurse note in a patient with hypercortisolism upon physical assessment?

Presence of fat pads on the shoulders

The assessment and clinical findings for a patient show decreased production of all hormones from the anterior pituitary. What is this condition called?

Panhypopituitarism

What finding does the nurse expect to assess in a patient with deficient growth hormone (GH)?

Pathologic fractures

What is the rationale for administration of ranitidine to a patient who is experiencing acute adrenal insufficiency?

Prevention of gastric ulcers

What determines the neuromuscular status of a patient who underwent endoscopic nasal hypophysectomy for hyperpituitarism?

Pupillary response to light

Weight gain, intolerance to cold, lethargy, and menstrual abnormalities are symptoms of a deficiency in which pituitary hormone?

TSH

A nurse is helping a patient with a diagnosis of a pheochromocytoma plan an appropriate meal for dinner. Which food choice should the nurse instruct the patient to avoid?

cheedar cheese

The nurse is caring for a patient who is prescribed desmopressin (DDAVP) nasal spray for diabetes insipidus. What is a potential side effect of this intranasal drug?

chest tightness

Which menu selection indicates the teaching regarding nutrition was effective in a patient diagnosed with diabetes insipidus (DI)?

forzen french fries

The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a patient on spironolactone therapy. Which comment by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

i SHould eat a banana everyday

Which symptom indicates decreased adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) in the body?

malise

What laboratory finding is most important to monitor in a patient diagnosed with diabetes insipidus (DI)?

serum sodium

Which imaging assessment can identify abnormalities of the sella turcica in a patient with pituitary problems?

skull xray