INPA #1 diagnosis UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
type 2 diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER - it can be caused by two things either the
pancreas is not producing enough insulin or the cells do not respond to insulin causing the
glucose to stay in the bloodstream
risk factors of type 2 diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER - obesity, family history, inactivity,
age and prediabetic
signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER - polydipsia, polyphagia,
polyuria, weight loss, weakness, fatigue and dehydration
medication for type 2 diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER - biguanide and insulin
patient teaching for type 2 diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER - monitor glucose levels,
exercise, weight loss, take medication as prescribed and be able to recognize the s/s of
hypoglycemia
type 1 diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER - the endocrine part of the pancreas is no longer
producing insulin causing the blood glucose to go beyond the normal ranges and the body breaks
down fat and protein as an alternative for cellular energy
risk factor for type 1 diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER - age younger, genetics and family
history
signs and symptoms of type 1 diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER - polyphagia, polydipsia,
polyuria, weight loss, weakness, fatigue and dehydration
medication for type 1 diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER - insulin
, patient teaching for type 1 diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER - monitor blood glucose
levels, be able to recognize s/s of hypoglycemia, inspect the feet daily, self-care and dry in
between the toes
diverticulitis - CORRECT ANSWER - diverticula form as a result of weakness in the
muscular coat if these diverticula's become inflamed due to fecal matter being in the pouch it
causes diverticulitis
risk factor for diverticulitis - CORRECT ANSWER - aging, obesity, inactivity, smoking
and diet high in animal fat
signs and symptoms of diverticulitis - CORRECT ANSWER - constipation/diarrhea,
abdominal pain, tenderness in the LLQ, fever and rectal bleeding
medications for diverticulitis - CORRECT ANSWER - antibiotics, diet high in fiber and
bulk forming agents
patient teaching for diveritculitis - CORRECT ANSWER - drink 6-8 glasses of water,
follow recommended diet, avoid constipation and exercises regularly
GERD - CORRECT ANSWER - the sphincter in the lower esophagus is unable to close
properly causing the stomach contents to be able to backflow into the esophagus
risk factor for GERD - CORRECT ANSWER - obesity, pregnancy, hiatal hernia and
delayed stomach emptying
signs and symptoms of GERD - CORRECT ANSWER - epigastric pain, sour taste in the
mouth, burning sensation in the esophagus, regurgitation and dysphagia
medication for GERD - CORRECT ANSWER - antacids, proton pump inhibitor and
histamine 2 receptor antagonist
Questions and CORRECT Answers
type 2 diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER - it can be caused by two things either the
pancreas is not producing enough insulin or the cells do not respond to insulin causing the
glucose to stay in the bloodstream
risk factors of type 2 diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER - obesity, family history, inactivity,
age and prediabetic
signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER - polydipsia, polyphagia,
polyuria, weight loss, weakness, fatigue and dehydration
medication for type 2 diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER - biguanide and insulin
patient teaching for type 2 diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER - monitor glucose levels,
exercise, weight loss, take medication as prescribed and be able to recognize the s/s of
hypoglycemia
type 1 diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER - the endocrine part of the pancreas is no longer
producing insulin causing the blood glucose to go beyond the normal ranges and the body breaks
down fat and protein as an alternative for cellular energy
risk factor for type 1 diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER - age younger, genetics and family
history
signs and symptoms of type 1 diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER - polyphagia, polydipsia,
polyuria, weight loss, weakness, fatigue and dehydration
medication for type 1 diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER - insulin
, patient teaching for type 1 diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER - monitor blood glucose
levels, be able to recognize s/s of hypoglycemia, inspect the feet daily, self-care and dry in
between the toes
diverticulitis - CORRECT ANSWER - diverticula form as a result of weakness in the
muscular coat if these diverticula's become inflamed due to fecal matter being in the pouch it
causes diverticulitis
risk factor for diverticulitis - CORRECT ANSWER - aging, obesity, inactivity, smoking
and diet high in animal fat
signs and symptoms of diverticulitis - CORRECT ANSWER - constipation/diarrhea,
abdominal pain, tenderness in the LLQ, fever and rectal bleeding
medications for diverticulitis - CORRECT ANSWER - antibiotics, diet high in fiber and
bulk forming agents
patient teaching for diveritculitis - CORRECT ANSWER - drink 6-8 glasses of water,
follow recommended diet, avoid constipation and exercises regularly
GERD - CORRECT ANSWER - the sphincter in the lower esophagus is unable to close
properly causing the stomach contents to be able to backflow into the esophagus
risk factor for GERD - CORRECT ANSWER - obesity, pregnancy, hiatal hernia and
delayed stomach emptying
signs and symptoms of GERD - CORRECT ANSWER - epigastric pain, sour taste in the
mouth, burning sensation in the esophagus, regurgitation and dysphagia
medication for GERD - CORRECT ANSWER - antacids, proton pump inhibitor and
histamine 2 receptor antagonist
