Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client with signs of acromegaly. The nurse is aware that which class of drugs are used to inhibit the release of anterior pituitary hormones?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Dopamine agonists, such as bromocriptine, are used to inhibit the release of growth hormone from the anterior pituitary, which is beneficial in treating acromegaly, a condition caused by excess growth hormone.