Question

The registered nurse is teaching the student nurse how to care for a client with hyperpituitarism who is being treated with bromocriptine mesylate. Which statement made by the student nurse indicates effective learning?

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Low dose of the drug should be given while initiating therapy.

Explanation:

Hyperpituitarism is a disease of pituitary gland in which one or more of the hormones produced by the pituitary gland are over secreting causing higher amounts of hormone production. The hormones of the pituitary glands are related to growth, metabolism, sexual maturation and reproductive functions. the medications for hyperthyroidism are given in low titrated doses as per severity of hyperthyroidism. High dose may have higher frequency of side effects. Hence the lower the dose, the lower the risk.