Pituitary Disorders
The most common cause of both acromegaly and gigantism
benign pituitary adenoma
This severe complication of hypothyroidism can be life-threatening.
myxedema coma (myxedema crisis)
This hormone is also called vasopressin.
ADH
This hormone is secreted by the adrenal glands and is central to both disorder
cortisol
Patients should do this to prevent foot injuries.
always wear shoes and avoid going barefoot
This symptom of acromegaly may require a larger ring size.
enlarged hands and fingers
Eggs are recommended because they contain this important nutrient.
iodine
This part of the pituitary gland secretes ADH.
posterior pituitary
Long-term steroid therapy can cause this syndrome.
cushings syndrome
Patients should remember to eat these before exercise or fasting periods
snacks
This symptom is commonly seen in hypopituitary dwarfism and can be confirmed on an x-ray.
delayed bone age
This thyroid hormone lowers blood calcium levels.
calcitonin
This medication is a synthetic form of ADH.
desmopressin (DDAVP)
Excessive hair growth in a male pattern on females is called this.
hirsutism
To avoid tissue damage, diabetic patients should do this with insulin injections.
rotate/alternate injection sites
Growth hormone excess before closure of these structures causes gigantism.
Growth hormone excess before closure of these structures causes gigantism.
This hormone from the parathyroid glands raises blood calcium levels.
parathyroid hormone (PTH
In diabetes insipidus, the kidneys fail to do this because of inadequate ADH
retain water
Patients with this disorder are often taught to follow a low-sodium diet.
Cushing's disease/syndrome
his type of insulin is commonly used in sliding-scale coverage.
rapid-acting or short-acting insulin
Enlarged organs, headaches, and visual disturbances may occur in this disorder.
acromegaly
After radioactive iodine treatment, thyroid hormone production does this
decreases/reduces
This condition is caused by excessive secretion of ADH.
SIADH
Abruptly stopping steroid medications may trigger this life-threatening emergency.
Addisonian crisis
Lantus, Levemir, NPH, and Humalog belong to this medication class
insulin preparations