30 Questions
What type of virus is Hepatitis C?
Single-strand RNA virus
How is Hepatitis D primarily transmitted?
Blood or blood products, IV drug use, or sexual contact
What is a common symptom of Hepatitis E in pregnant women?
Severe symptoms
What is an assessment finding in Hepatitis patients?
Brown colored urine
What laboratory study reveals elevated levels in Hepatitis patients?
All of the above
What is a common cause of jaundice in Hepatitis patients?
Decreased excretion of bilirubin
Which hormone may be offered to children who do not respond to growth hormone stimulation?
Insulin-like growth factor I
What is the primary treatment for acromegaly?
Surgery to remove the tumor
Why is it important to assign duties and responsibilities to children according to their chronologic age?
To improve their self-esteem and feelings of maturity
What is the result when the anterior pituitary gland produces excess growth hormone after epiphyseal plate closure at puberty?
Acromegaly
Why do children who do not respond to growth hormone stimulation need additional support?
To help them accept their ultimate height
Why has growth hormone been used irresponsibly by athletes?
To improve muscle growth and overall stamina
What is the primary reason for weight loss in this condition?
Loss of fluid
What is the purpose of administering vasopressin in diagnosing this condition?
To assess the kidney's ability to concentrate fluid
If the urine output decreases after administering vasopressin, what does it indicate?
The fault is with the pituitary
What is the treatment of choice if a tumor is present?
Surgery
What is the route of administration for desmopressin in emergency situations?
Intravenously
Why may intranasal administration of desmopressin not be effective?
The child has a URTI and swollen mucous membranes
What is the primary reason why affected infants with Salt-Losing Form of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia experience extreme dehydration?
Lack of aldosterone production leading to inability to retain fluid
Why is it crucial to detect the Salt-Losing Form of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia in infants early on?
To prevent irreversible salt depletion
What is the significance of weighing newborns at birth and at 24 hours?
To detect the Salt-Losing Form of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
What is the purpose of administering DOCA to infants with Salt-Losing Form of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia?
To maintain a balance of fluid and electrolytes
Why may boys with Salt-Losing Form of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia be misdiagnosed?
Due to symptoms similar to infection
What may be the first sign of Salt-Losing Form of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia in boys?
Inability to gain back their birth weight
What is the normal range of random plasma glucose level in mg/dl?
90 to 180
What is the minimum fasting blood glucose level required to establish a diagnosis of diabetes?
126 mg/dl
What is the purpose of a 75-g oral glucose tolerance test (GTT)?
To measure the body's ability to regulate blood glucose levels
Why should blood not be taken from functioning IV tubing for glucose analysis?
Because the IV solution may contain glucose
What is the purpose of applying lidocaine/prilocaine (EMLA) cream to finger stick or venipuncture sites?
To reduce pain in patients
How long must a person fast before undergoing a GTT?
8 hours
Explore the transmission and symptoms of Hepatitis C and D viruses, including the risk of chronic infection and fulminant hepatitis.
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