The endocrine glands include the hypothalamus, anterior and posterior pituitary glands, thyroid, parathyroids, adrenals (medulla and cortex), and pancreas.

There are usually two parathyroid glands, one on the back of each lobe of the thyroid gland.

The anterior pituitary gland stores and releases antidiuretic hormone (ADH, sometimes called vasopressin) and oxytocin.

Most of the endocrine glands decrease secretion with age, but normal aging usually does not lead to serious hormone deficiencies or illness.

Which hormones are secreted by the posterior pituitary gland? Select all that apply.Calcitonin

A patient is started on levothyroxine (Synthroid) to replace thyroxine (T4) for a new diagnosis of hypothyroidism. What effect can the patient expect as the medication begins to work?

Which nursing action is appropriate when assisting the health care provider with palpation of the thyroid gland during a routine physical examination?

The nurse is doing an admission assessment on a new resident to a long-term care facility. The patient’s face and shoulders seem to have a lot of fat, but the patient’s arms and legs are thin. Which of the patient’s routine medications might be involved?

When explaining a thyroid scan to a patient, which of the following statements is correct?