Hormone Actions
Glands
Homeostasis
Pathology
Endocrine System
100
Which hormone secreted in a daily rhythm influences sleep/wake cycles?
melatonin
100
List three major endocrine glands.
The major organs of the endocrine system include the: 1. Hypothalamus 2. Pituitary 3. Thyroid gland 4. Parathyroid glands 5. Thymus gland 6. Pineal gland 7. Pancreas 8. Adrenal glands 9. Gonads
100
What is more common in the endocrine system: positive feedback or negative feedback?
Negative feedback
100
What condition is caused by excessive GH secretion in childhood?
Gigantism
100
What are the messengers of the endocrine system?
Hormones
200
What two hormones are called gonadotropins?
LH and FSH
200
Which gland produces epinephrine and norepinephrine?
The adrenal glands (specifically the adrenal medulla)
200
Which two hormones are produced by the pancreas to regulate blood glucose levels?
Insulin and glucagon
200

An assessment of a client reveals a 10-pound weight gain, dark yellow urine, and a sodium level of 128 mEq/L. What endocrine disorder should the nurse suspect the client is experiencing?

SIADH 

200
How do hormones travel through the body?
In the bloodstream
300
Which hormone promotes uterine contractions and is responsible for milk production in the mammary glands?
oxytocin
300
What is the "master gland" of the body?
the pituitary gland
300

The nurse is caring for a client who has had a total thyroidectomy. What medication is required to be at the bedside?

IV Calcium Gluconate

300
What condition is caused by an overproduction of GH in adults?
Acromegaly
300

What are the two hormones that are responsible for the balance of serum calcium?

PTH and Calcitonin

400
A nurse is caring for a client of average height with a noticeable large jaw, hands and feet with prominent facial features. The nurse understands this individual may have which of the following?

Acromegaly

400
Which two hormones are produced by the posterior pituitary gland?
oxytocin and ADH
400
Calcitonin is secreted when blood calcium levels get too high. It opposes the action of which hormone?
Parathyroid hormone
400
What disease is characterized by abnormally high blood glucose levels?
Diabetes mellitus
400

A client presents with the following manifestations: blood glucose 650 mg/dl; arterial blood PH 7.1 with acetone breath odor; rapid,deep respirations; n/v and abdominal pain. The client is most likely experiencing?

DKA

500

The nurse is caring for a client with a head injury. The client is noted to have dry mucous membranes,tachycardia,very pale urine, excessive polyuria with extreme thirst. The nurse suspects the client is experiencing which type of Diabetes Insipidus?

Neurogenic DI

500
If a person has diabetes insipidis, in which gland would you look for the cause?
the pituitary gland
500

A newly admitted female client shows signs of Cushing Syndrome with an apple shaped body, moon face, buffalo hump, pendulous abdomen and hirsutism. This individual most likely has an excess production of which hormone?

Cortisol.

500
What disorder is characterized by oversecretion of cortisol, usually caused by a pituitary tumor?
Cushing's syndrome
500

Which hormone is released when blood glucose is less than 70 mg/dl?

Glucagon

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