Chapter 44 Pituitary and Adrenocortical Hormones

Chapter 44  Pituitary and Adrenocortical Hormones

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
Which of the following hormones are secreted by the anterior pituitary gland? Select all that apply:
A)
Growth hormone
B)
Adrenocorticotropic hormone
C)
Vasopressin
D)
Prolactin
E)
Oxytocin

2.
Which of the following hormones are secreted by the posterior pituitary gland? Select all that apply:
A)
Growth hormone
B)
Adrenocoritcotropic hormone
C)
Vasopressin
D)
Prolactin
E)
Oxytocin

3.
Which of the following hormones are secreted by the adrenal gland? Select all that apply:
A)
Growth hormone
B)
Mineralocorticoids
C)
Glucocorticoids
D)
Prolactin
E)
Oxytocin

4.
Which of the following is true of the hormone vasopressin? Select all that apply:
A)
Vasopressin is secreted by the adrenal gland.
B)
Vasopressin is secreted when body fluids must be conserved.
C)
Vasopressin exhibits its greatest activity in the bladder.
D)
Vasopressin regulates the reabsorption of water from the kidney.
E)
Vasopressin is used to treat diabetes mellitus.

5.
A physician orders octreotide (Sandostatin) 50 mcg BID via subcutaneous injection. If octreotide (Sandostatin) is available in a 0.2 mg/mL vial, how many milliliters should the nurse prepare and administer to the client per dose?

6.
A physician orders vasopressin (Pressyn) IM 10 units for a client with diabetes insipidus. If vasopressin (Pressyn) is available in 20 units/mL solution, how many milliliters should the nurse prepare and administer to the client per dose?

Answer Key

1.
A, B, D
2.
C, E
3.
B, C
4.
B, D
5.
0.25 mL
6.
0.5 mL