Pituitary

Question 1

the following flashcards are going to be on pituitary
hypo vs hyper

Question 2

what is the function of the pituitary?

Answer 2

production of hormones

Question 3

what is hypopituitary?

Answer 3

hyposecretion of one or more of the pituitary hormones
- most often affects growth hormones, ADH, and sexual hormones

Question 4

what are the signs and symptoms for hypopituitary
- to help you remember think about sexual hormones and how you go through puberty

Answer 4

lack of a period
irregular period
loss of pubic hair
erectile dysfunction
not being able to lactate
hypotension
weight loss

Question 5

what is the treatment for hypopituitary ?

Answer 5

hormone replacement therapy

Question 6

what is hyperpituitairy ?
also what’s another name for this

Answer 6

acromegaly
- hyper section of growth hormone by the anterior pituitary gland in an adult

Question 7

hyperpitutiary is usually caused by what?

Answer 7

tumor

Question 8

what are signs and symptoms of acromegaly ?

Answer 8

large hands and feet!!
arthritic changes/joint pain !!
diaphoresis
hypertension !!
deepening voice!!
thickening of tongue !!
hyperglycemia
oily, rough skin
thickening and protrusion of the jaw!!

Question 9

what would be the treatment for hyperpituituary or acromeagaly?

Answer 9

removal of the tumor
medication to supress the growth hormone

Question 10

additional information just to know
SIADH is when you can’t pee, too much ADH
- hyponatremia
- weight gain
- tachycardia
- hypertension
- anorexia

( implement seziure precautions cause of the low sodium )
give loop diuretics to aid with peeing

DI is when you can’t stop peeing, too little ADH
- hypernatremia
- weight loss
- hypotension
- dehydration

give vasopressin or demospressre
watch for water intoxication