Linton: Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing, 6th Edition
Chapter 46: Pituitary and Adrenal Disorders
Open-Book Quiz
NAME: ________________________________________
2. What is hyperpituitarism, and what is the most common factor in this condition? (See
3. Identify the types of drugs effective in the treatment of acromegaly. (See p. 1012 in
your textbook.)
5. Summarize the causes of panhypopituitarism. (See p. 1017 in your textbook.)
7. What are the factors that may cause or contribute to the development of the syndrome
of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)? (See p. 1021 in your textbook.)
10. Summarize the hallmark findings that lead to a diagnosis of Cushing syndrome. (See