Linton: Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing, 6th Edition
Chapter 46: Pituitary and Adrenal Disorders
Answer Key – Open-Book Quiz
1. Radioimmunoassay test, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and
2. Hyperpituitarism is a pathologic state caused by excess production of one or more of
4. Monitor and document pain. Teach relaxation techniques and administer prescribed
analgesics and evaluate effects.
5. Sheehan syndrome; tumors of the pituitary gland itself or cranial tumors that impinge
6. Management of diabetes insipidus is geared toward controlling the signs and
7. Factors that may cause or contribute to the development of SIADH include brain
8. Addison disease (primary adrenal insufficiency) is frequently caused by a destructive
disease process affecting the adrenal glands that result in deficiencies of cortisol and
9. Addison disease is diagnosed on the basis of clinical manifestations and a variety of
laboratory findings, including low serum and urinary cortisol levels, decreased fasting
