NCLEX CRUSADE ACADEMY TEST - 5 HYPOPITUITARISM VS HYPERPITUITARISM

1. Hypopituitarism refers to: Excess pituitary hormone secretion. Deficiency of one or more pituitary hormones. Enlargement of the thyroid gland. Excess cortisol production.

2. Hyperpituitarism is most commonly caused by: Pituitary adenoma. Autoimmune destruction. Adrenal failure. Thyroid deficiency.

3. Excess growth hormone secretion during childhood leads to: Acromegaly. Dwarfism. Gigantism. Myxedema.

4. Excess growth hormone secretion during adulthood causes: Gigantism. Acromegaly. Dwarfism. Hypocalcemia.

5. A classic feature of acromegaly is: Short stature. Enlarged hands and feet. Decreased bone growth. Bradycardia.

6. Hypopituitarism may result in deficiency of: Thyroid-stimulating hormone. Adrenocorticotropic hormone. Growth hormone. All of the above.

7. A key clinical sign of hypopituitarism is: Hypermetabolism. Fatigue and weakness. Severe hypertension. Hyperglycemia.

8. Which hormone stimulates the thyroid gland?. ACTH. TSH. GH. ADH.

9. ACTH stimulates which gland?. Thyroid gland. Adrenal cortex. Parathyroid gland. Pancreas.

10. A patient with pituitary tumor may experience: Visual disturbances. Hearing loss. Kidney failure. Hypercalcemia.

11. The treatment for hyperpituitarism caused by tumor often includes: Transsphenoidal surgery. Kidney dialysis. Liver transplant. Calcium therapy.

12. After transsphenoidal hypophysectomy, the nurse should monitor for: CSF leakage. Hyperglycemia. Hypertension. Hypocalcemia.

13. A priority nursing instruction after pituitary surgery is to avoid: Drinking fluids. Bending forward or blowing the nose. Walking. Sleeping.

14. Which hormone regulates body growth?. Growth hormone. Thyroxine. Aldosterone. Calcitonin.

15. Hyperpituitarism commonly causes: Decreased metabolic activity. Hormonal overproduction. Severe dehydration. Hypocalcemia.

16. Hypopituitarism may lead to secondary: Hyperthyroidism. Hypothyroidism. Hypercalcemia. Hyperglycemia.

17. Which hormone regulates water balance?. ADH. GH. TSH. ACTH.

18. Deficiency of ADH may lead to: Diabetes mellitus. Diabetes insipidus. Addison disease. Cushing syndrome.

19. Pituitary disorders often affect: Multiple endocrine glands. Only the thyroid. Only kidneys. Only pancreas.

20. The pituitary gland is located: In the abdomen. At the base of the brain. In the neck. In the thoracic cavity.

21. Growth hormone excess in adults primarily affects: Height increase. Bone thickening and tissue enlargement. Hair loss. Calcium deficiency.

22. Which diagnostic test helps detect pituitary tumors?. MRI of the brain. Chest X ray. Abdominal ultrasound. Colonoscopy.

23. A common symptom of acromegaly is: Small jaw. Enlarged jaw and facial bones. Reduced hand size. Hair loss.

24. Hypopituitarism may cause: Delayed puberty. Early menopause. Hypertension. Hypercalcemia.

25. The most important nursing principle when managing endocrine disorders is: Focus only on lab results. Monitor symptoms and hormonal balance. Ignore patient complaints. Delay treatment.