Pituitary

Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating the function of the pituitary gland? *

Growth hormone (GH)

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

Gonadotropins (LH and FSH)

Which of the following is a symptom of pituitary adenoma? *

Hypothyroidism

Hyperthyroidism

Cushing's syndrome

Addison's disease

What is the most common type of pituitary adenoma? *

Prolactinoma

Somatotroph adenoma

Corticotroph adenoma

Thyrotroph adenoma

Which hormone is primarily affected in patients with acromegaly? *

Growth hormone (GH)

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

Gonadotropins (LH and FSH)

What is the primary treatment for prolactinomas? *

Surgery

Radiation therapy

Dopamine agonists

Somatostatin analogs

Which of the following is a symptom of hypopituitarism? *

Hyperpigmentation

Hypertension

Hypoglycemia

Hyperthyroidism

What is the primary cause of central diabetes insipidus? *

Excessive water intake

Deficiency of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

Excessive production of ADH

Kidney dysfunction

Which of the following is a symptom of pituitary apoplexy? *

Headache

Visual disturbances

Hypotension

Weight gain

What is the primary treatment for pituitary tumors? *

Surgery

Radiation therapy

Chemotherapy

Hormone therapy

Which of the following is a symptom of Sheehan's syndrome? *

Hyperpigmentation

Hypotension

Hyperthyroidism

Hypoglycemia

What is the primary cause of gigantism? *

Excess growth hormone (GH) before epiphyseal plate closure

Deficiency of GH

Excess cortisol production

Deficiency of thyroid hormone

Which hormone deficiency is most commonly associated with hypopituitarism? *

Thyroid hormone

Growth hormone

Adrenal hormones

Gonadotropins

Which of the following is a symptom of pituitary stalk compression? *

Hyperpigmentation

Hyperthyroidism

Diabetes insipidus

Cushing's syndrome

What is the primary treatment for central diabetes insipidus? *

Desmopressin

Fluid restriction

Hydrochlorothiazide

Vasopressin

Which of the following is a symptom of pituitary dysfunction in children? *

Delayed puberty

Accelerated growth

Hypothyroidism

Hypogonadism

What is the primary cause of excess prolactin production in the pituitary gland? *

Pituitary adenoma

Hypothalamic dysfunction

Thyroid dysfunction

Adrenal dysfunction

Which of the following is a symptom of pituitary dysfunction in adults? *

Accelerated growth

Delayed puberty

Hyperglycemia

What is the primary cause of excess growth hormone (GH) production in adults? *

Pituitary adenoma

Hypothalamic dysfunction

Thyroid dysfunction

Adrenal dysfunction

Which of the following is a symptom of pituitary dysfunction in older adults? *

Accelerated growth

Hypothyroidism

Delayed puberty

Osteoporosis

What is the primary treatment for pituitary tumors that are not causing symptoms? *

Surgery

Radiation therapy

Observation

Chemotherapy

Which of the following is a symptom of pituitary dysfunction in pregnant women? *

Delayed puberty

Hypertension

Oligomenorrhea

Galactorrhea

What is the primary cause of excess adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) production in the pituitary gland? *

Pituitary adenoma

Hypothalamic dysfunction

Thyroid dysfunction

Adrenal dysfunction

Which of the following is a symptom of pituitary dysfunction in men? *

Galactorrhea

Oligospermia

Hypothyroidism

Menstrual irregularities

What is the primary cause of excess thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) production in the pituitary gland? *

Pituitary adenoma

Hypothalamic dysfunction

Thyroid dysfunction

Adrenal dysfunction

Which of the following is a symptom of pituitary dysfunction in women? *

Oligomenorrhea

Erectile dysfunction

Oligospermia

Delayed puberty

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