Pituitary Disorders Flashcards
(13 cards)
Signs and symptoms of primary adrenal insufficiency- acute adrenal crisis (Addison’s Disease)
Hypotension, nausea/vomiting, anorexia, weakness, hypoglycemia
Signs and symptoms of growth hormone deficiency in adults
Decreased bone mineral density, lean body mass, muscle strength
Signs and symptoms of Cushing’s Syndrome
Red striae, muscle weakness, easy bruising, truncal obesity
Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism in adults
Dry skin, tired, weakness, delayed relaxation of DTR, feeling cold
Signs and symptoms of acromegaly
Enlarged hands and feet, osteoarthritis, risk for carpal tunnel syndrome
Benefits of testosterone therapy for men with Hypogonadism
Improved sexual function, increase in vertebral bone mineral density, increased muscle mass
Visual field deficits common in individuals with what, and why is it common?
Pituitary adenomas
Tumor may impinge on the optic chiasm and cause bilateral hemoanopsia
T/F: pituitary adenomas are almost always benign
True
Physiologic function of prolatctin
Stimulate synthesis of milk
Health risk associated with gigantism
Risk for cardiovascular disease and increased risk of mortality
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone causes the body to retain water. What electrolyte disorder is associated with this?
Hyponatremia (low sodium)
Diabetes insipidus results in polyuria and risk for hypernatremia. What are causes of this disorder?
Head trauma, post surgical, tumors, infections
Congenital causes, cancer, medications, disease
Excess water intake due to defect in thirst mechanism
Most pituitary adrenomas are benign, can some masses in the stella turcia be from other causes?
Some masses may be from primary cancer or metastatic cancer
Some masses can be due to cysts or lesions caused by infections or inflammation
