NURS 6501: Advanced Pathophysiology Week 9 Quiz, LATEST UPDATE, ALL CORRECT ANSWERS

1 A patient has researched lipid-soluble hormones on the internet. Which information 

indicates the patient has a good understanding? Lipid-soluble hormone receptors cross 

the plasma membrane by: diffusion

2 What common neurologic disturbances should the nurse assess for in a patient with 

pituitary adenoma? Visual disturbances

3 A 44-year-old patient with pulmonary tuberculosis (lung infection) is evaluated for 

SIADH. Which of the following assessment findings would be expected in this patient? 

Concentrated urine

4 A 30-year-old male presents to his primary care provider reporting visual disturbances. 

CT reveals a pituitary tumor and lab tests reveal elevated prolactin. He is diagnosed with 

prolactinoma. Which of the following treatments would the nurse help implement? 

Dopaminergic agonists

5 If the patient has a problem with the pineal gland, which substance would the nurse 

monitor? Melatonin

6 Which principle should the nurse include while planning care for a patient with an ADH 

problem? ADH release from the posterior pituitary is stimulated by: high serum 

osmolarity sensed by osmoreceptors in the hypothalamus

7 If a patient’s posterior pituitary is removed, which hormone would the nurse expect to 

decrease? ADH