Endocrine 1

1. Understand the function of the Pituitary gland &adrenal system.                AnteriorPituitary:•             Thyroidstimulating hormone. •             Adrenocorticotropichormone (ACTH)Posterior Pituitary:•             Antidiuretichormone (ADH)Adrenals:•             Adrenalmedulla•             AdrenalcortexRegulation of hormone secretion:•             Negativefeedback•             Positivefeedback2. Understand the pathophysiology related to the Pituitarygland.                Pituitarytumors:•             Acromegaly•             Hypopituitarism•             Tumors•             DiabetesInsipidus (DI)•             Syndromeof Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH)3. Understand the pathophysiology related to the Adrenalglands.               Adrenalmedulla:•             Norepinephrine•             EpinephrineAdrenal Cortex•             Cortisol•             Cushing’sdisease•             Addison’sdisease             Hyperaldosteronism4. Understand the assessment abnormalities related to thePituitary. •             DiabetesInsipidus (DI)•             Syndromeof Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH)•             Tumors5. Understand the assessment abnormalities related to theAdrenal glands.   •             Cushing’sdisease•             Addison’sdisease6. Describe the diagnostic studies related to the pituitary& adrenal glands.•             Bloodstudies•             Radiology•             Urinestudies7.  Describe themedical & pharmacological management of the pituitary and Adrenal glands.               Medical:•             PituitarysurgeryPharmacological:•             Corticosteroids•             ACTH•             Dexamethasone8. Apply nursing interventions for the patient experiencingAdrenal and pituitary insufficiency.•             DiabetesInspidius•             SIADH•             Addison’sdisease•             Cushingsyndrome