Glands
This gland is an important regulator for many bodily functions
Thyroid gland
This condition is a result of a deficiency of ADH causing large amounts of water to be excreted by the kidneys
Diabetes insipidus
This drug is used for treatment of hypothyroidism
Levothyroxine
This hormone is secreted by the posterior pituitary gland
ADH (antidiuretic hormone)
Patient is on levothyroxine, which side effects should the nurse monitor for?
a. tachycardia b. drowsiness
c. constipation d. weight gain
a. tachycardia
These glands secrete a hormone that regulates serum calcium levels
Parathyroid glands
This disorder is caused by excess GH during childhood
Gigantism
Drug or type of drug used to reduce excessive secretion of thyroid hormones
Antithyroid drugs: PTU, methimazole
Name two hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that affects the ovaries and testes
FSH and LH
Most important patient teaching for discharging a patient on prednisone
Slowly taper off drug
A paired gland with each gland consisting of a medulla and a cortex.
What are adrenal glands
This disorder is a result of hyperthyroidism caused by hyperfunction of the thyroid gland
Graves disease or thyrotoxicosis
Hormone that stimulates growth in tissue and bone
Growth hormone (GH)
These two types of hormones are secreted by the adrenal cortex
Mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids
Patient teaching for a patient who wants to know why they cannot abruptly stop their steroid
Taking prednisone for more than a few weeks causes the adrenal glands to decrease cortisol production. A gradual taper of drug gives the adrenal glands time to resume their normal function
This gland secretes GH, TSH, ACTH, FSH, LH, and prolactin
Anterior pituitary gland
This disorder is due to adrenal hyposecretion or a decrease in steroid secretion
Addison's disease
This drug is used to manage hypocalcemia due to chronic renal failure
Calcitriol
This hormone is secreted by the parathyroid glands
PTH (parathyroid hormone)
Patient teaching for levothyroxine dosing
Take on empty stomach 30-60 minutes before breakfast
This gland secretes ADH
Posterior pituitary
This disorder is a result of excessive ADH secretion leading to an excessive amount of water retention
SIADH (syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone)
Non-pharmacologic treatment(s) for SIADH
Fluid restriction and hypertonic saline
Name three hormones secreted by the thyroid gland
T3, T4, and calcitonin
Common or adverse side effects the nurse should monitor for in a patient taking octreotide, a synthetic GH
GI upset (nausea, bloating, flatus)
Bradycardia and arrhythmias