1.what is the relationship between the hypothalamus and the anterior
pituitary gland? List the hormones produced by each one. ( 1 learning
objectives).
2. Describe important nursing assessments and interventions
for patient taking hypothalamic and pituitary agents. Provide rationale
detailing why these assessments and interventions are essential.( 5 learning
objectives).
Group Assignments:
1. Divide the class into three groups: children,adults,or
old adults.each group is to discuss the use of hypothalamic and pituitary
agents in the assigned age group. What are the most likely reasons that each
age group is receiving one of these drugs? Prepared a presentation Describing
special considerations for using these agents in the assigned age group.(2
learning objectives).
2. Divide the class into groups:Assigned each group a
hypothalamic or pituitary agent. Each group is to list the therapeutic
actions,indications, pharmacokinetics,contraindications, the most common
adverse reactions,and the important drug-drug interactions for the drug
assigned.( 2 learning objectives).clinical Assignment:. Select a patient taking
hypothalamic or pituitary agent. What classification does the drug belongs to? why
is the patient taking this drug ? Describe the therapeutic
actions,indications,pharmacokinetics, contraindications, the most common adverse
reactions and the important drug-drug interactions for the drug.(2 learning
objectives).
2.Select a patient taking hypothalamic or pituitary agent.
Compare and contrast this drug to the prototype drugs
leuprolide,somatropin,bromocriptine,mesylate,and desmopressin.Discus
similarities and differences among the drugs. (4 learning objectives).
Web Assessments:
1. Develop a teaching plan for a saizen(somatotropin)
prescribed for a 4 year old child. Conduct an internet search to assist with
finding essential teaching points (5 learning objectives).
