hyperpituitarism Flashcards
1
Q
how can hyperpituitarism be treated
A
nonsurgical or surgical management
2
Q
nonsurgical ways to treat hyperpituitarism
A
medication– shrink tumor
radiation
3
Q
surgical management for hyperpituitarism
A
hypophysectomy
4
Q
what is a hypophysectomy
A
surgical removal of pituitary gland
5
Q
what should you monitor for after a patient has had a hypophysectomy
A
neurological response postoperatively
6
Q
what should you teach a patient to report after a hypophysectomy
A
postnasal drip
increased swallowing
7
Q
what should you teach a patient about coughing after they have had a hypophysectomy
A
avoid coughing
