Drugs related to hypothalamic and pituitary function

Question 1

What is an adverse effect for desmopressin

what to tell patient

Answer 1

water intox

tell patient to restrict water intake and report signs of water intox- HA, drowsy, low energy, lethargy, confusion

Question 2

function of prolactin

Answer 2

increases milk production

Question 3

function of somatostatin

Answer 3

suppresses growth hormone