Endocrine disorders

Nurse Vicky | RN, MN, PhDN(c) on Instagram: “To the nursing student struggling with endocrine disorders, this is for you! Save this post for your next study session. . . . . .…”

HypopituitarismHypopituitarism occurs when one or more of the pituitary hormones is deficient. Panhypopituitarism: All 6 anterior pituitary hormones are deficient.Diabetes Insipidus: When the posterior pituitary is affected, ADH is the most apparent loss (i.e., patients have diabetes insipidus).Signs and symptoms: Depend on which hormones are deficient, the extent of the deficiency, and the age of onset.Furthermore, deficiencies tend to develop in this order: Growth hormone, Luteinizing…

Use this simple Q&A page over the endocrine system to test your knowledge and prepare you for your upcoming test. Free nursing Cheatsheet included.

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NurseInTheMaking® on Instagram: “Here are some common endocrine disorders! These will definitely pop up on your Med-surg exams & on the NCLEX. Save this post for…”