NURS 251 Portage Study Guide 1
Where in the body is the pituitary gland located? - The pituitary gland is located in
the brain near the hypothalamus.
What is the primary substance released from the pituitary gland? - Its primary role is
to release hormones into the body that control other glands within the endocrine
system.
What are the two lobes of the pituitary gland called - Anterior Pituitary Gland &
Posterior Pituitary Gland
Hormones associated with the anterior pituitary gland - -Adrenocorticotropic
Hormone (ACTH)
-Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
-Growth Hormone (GH)
-Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
-Prolactin (PH)
-Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH),
Hormones associated with the posterior pituitary gland - -Antidiuretic Hormone
(ADH)
-Oxytocin
Uses of somatropin - used in children who are deficient in Growth Hormone to
promote linear growth
Uses of octreotide - Used in the treatment of severe watery diarrhea caused by a
slow growing tumor
Uses of vasopressin - used in emergency situations when blood pressure is dropping
too low
Uses of desmopressin - used to treat certain blood disorders
Two common disorders associated with the thyroid gland - Hypothyroidism &
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism symptoms - cold intolerance, unintentional weight gain, depression,
dry brittle hair and nails, and fatigue
Hyperthyroidism symptoms - diarrhea, flushing, increased appetite, muscle
weakness, fatigue, palpitations, irritability, nervousness, heat intolerance and altered
menstrual flow
What is levothyroxine? - a synthetic thyroid hormone used in hypothyroidism
Levothyroxine mechanism of action and special use instructions - Essentially
levothyroxine works in the same manner as the endogenous hormone, Thyroxine or
