Author Question: The nurse explains the role of the posterior pituitary gland is to do what? A) It synthesizes ... (Read 59 times)

mmm · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse explains the role of the posterior pituitary gland is to do what?

A) It synthesizes different hormones.
B) It makes two hormones.
C) It stores hormones.
D) It controls most of the metabolic functions of the body.

Question 2

A patient has an acute asthma attack. A bronchodilator is used to bring the exacerbation under control. What drug would be used to prevent acute bronchoconstriction?

A) Salbutamol (Ventolin)
B) Salmeterol (Serevent)
C) Fenoterol (Berotec)
D) Terbutaline (Bricanyl)

steff9894 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
The posterior pituitary stores two hormones produced in the hypothalamus: antidiuretic hormone (ADH, also known as vasopressin) and oxytocin. The posterior pituitary is anatomically an extension of the hypothalamus and is composed mainly of nerve fibers. Although it does not manufacture any hormones itself, it stores and releases hormones synthesized in the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus of the brain and the pituitary gland interact together to control most metabolic functions of the body and to maintain homeostasis.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Salmeterol (Serevent) and formoterol (Foradil) and are long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonists used only for prophylaxis of acute bronchoconstriction . Options A, C, and D are all short-acting beta2-adrenergic agonists and not used for prophylaxis.