Questions and Answers
What is the most common complication of untreated hyperinsulinism?
Which nursing intervention is essential for preventing complications in a patient with hyperinsulinism?
What is the primary pharmacological treatment for hyperinsulinism?
Which laboratory test is most commonly used to diagnose hyperinsulinism?
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What is the priority nursing intervention for a patient with hyperinsulinism experiencing hypoglycemia?
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Which nursing diagnosis is a priority for a patient with hyperinsulinism?
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What is the primary goal of drug management for hyperinsulinism?
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Which imaging test is most commonly used to confirm the diagnosis of hyperinsulinism?
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What is the primary pathophysiological mechanism underlying hyperinsulinism?
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Which risk factor is most strongly associated with the development of hyperinsulinism?
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What is the primary pharmacological treatment for cholelithiasis?
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Which laboratory test is most commonly used to diagnose pancreatic cysts?
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What is the primary nursing intervention for a patient with pancreatic cysts experiencing acute pain?
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Which nursing diagnosis is a priority for a patient with pancreatic cysts?
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What is the primary pathophysiological mechanism underlying pancreatic cysts?
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Which of the following is a long-term goal for correcting insulin deficiency?
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Study Notes
Hyperinsulinism
- The most common complication of untreated hyperinsulinism is hypoglycemic coma.
- Essential nursing intervention to prevent complications in a patient with hyperinsulinism is monitoring vital signs regularly.
- Primary pharmacological treatment for hyperinsulinism is diazoxide.
- Imaging test most commonly used to confirm the diagnosis of hyperinsulinism is Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
- Laboratory test most commonly used to diagnose hyperinsulinism is serum insulin levels.
- Priority nursing intervention for a patient with hyperinsulinism experiencing hypoglycemia is administering intravenous dextrose solution.
- Priority nursing diagnosis for a patient with hyperinsulinism is Risk for Injury related to hypoglycemia.
- Primary goal of drug management for hyperinsulinism is stabilizing blood glucose levels.
- Risk factor most strongly associated with the development of hyperinsulinism is obesity.
- Primary pathophysiological mechanism underlying hyperinsulinism is excessive insulin secretion by the pancreas.
Pancreatic Cysts
- Laboratory test most commonly used to diagnose pancreatic cysts is serum CA 19-9.
- Priority nursing intervention for a patient with pancreatic cysts experiencing acute pain is administering pain medication as prescribed.
- Priority nursing diagnosis for a patient with pancreatic cysts is Acute Pain related to cyst enlargement.
- Primary pathophysiological mechanism underlying pancreatic cysts is obstruction of the pancreatic duct by cysts.
Cholelithiasis
- Primary pharmacological treatment for cholelithiasis is ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA).
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Description
This quiz assesses a nurse's knowledge on hyperinsulinism, its complications, and essential nursing interventions. It covers the common complications of untreated hyperinsulinism and necessary care for patients with this condition.
