Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on hyperpituitarism. Do you know the answer? Let’s find out!
The nurse in the endocrinology clinic is reviewing the cause(s) and risk factor(s) for hyperpituitarism with a new nurse. Which topic(s) of information should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply.
A. Malignant tumors
B. Premature birth
C. Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1
D. Being biologically female
E. Obesity
F. Family history
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The correct answers to today’s NCLEX-PN® Question is…
A. Malignant tumors
Rationale: The nurse should include this information. The most common cause of hyperpituitarism is benign hormone-secreting tumors; however, malignant pituitary tumors like pituitary carcinoma can also cause hyperpituitarism.
C. Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1
Rationale: The nurse should include this information in the teaching. Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1, or MEN1 for short, is a hereditary condition associated with multiple tumors of the endocrine glands.
D. Being biologically female
Rationale: The nurse should include this information. Individuals assigned female at birth are at increased risk for hyperpituitarism.
F. Family history
Rationale: The nurse should include this information. A family history of hyperpituitarism or MEN1 syndrome increases the risk of this condition.
Main Takeaway
The most common cause of hyperpituitarism is benign hormone-secreting pituitary tumors. Other causes of hyperpituitarism include non-pituitary tumors that secrete hormones, and multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1, or MEN1 for short, which is a hereditary condition associated with multiple tumors of the endocrine glands.
When it comes to risk factors for hyperpituitarism, these include being assigned female at birth, as well as a family history of hyperpituitarism or MEN1 syndrome.
Incorrect Answer Explanations
B. Premature birth
Rationale: The nurse should not include this information in the teaching. Prematurity at birth is not a cause or risk factor for hyperpituitarism.
E. Obesity
Rationale: The nurse should not include this information. Obesity is not a risk factor for hyperpituitarism; which can lead to weight loss.
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