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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).