A patient beginning therapy with cabergoline (Dostinex) asks the nurse about the purpose of the drug. The nurse correctly responds that the primary indication for this drug is to
a. inhibit the release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
b. inhibit the release of prolactin.
c. prevent hyperthyroidism.
d. reduce the possibility of corticotropin deficiency.
ANS: B
Excessive secretion of prolactin can be reduced with a dopamine antagonist, which inhibits the release of prolactin.
Cabergoline does not inhibit the release of ADH or prevent hyperthyroidism.
Cabergoline does not reduce the possibility of corticotropin deficiency.
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