NURBN EXAMINATION STUDY SHEET 2026 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED SOLUTIONS

NURBN EXAMINATION STUDY SHEET 2026
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED SOLUTIONS

◉3 Side effects for using metformin. Answer: - taste disturbance
- constipation
- lactic acidosis


◉3 Side effects for using glibenclamide. Answer: - hypoglycemia
- GI Upset
- Visual disturbance


◉2 nursing considerations for using metformin. Answer: - pt may
become dehydrated so ensure they are keeping their fluids up
- Take it with food to avoid GI upset


◉2 nursing considerations for using glibenclamide. Answer: - check
bgl and montior for hypoglycemia
- take it with food to avoid GI upset


◉What 2 blood pathology tests should be conducted for T2DM.
Answer: - Glucose
- HbA1c

, ◉3 education points regarding T2DM. Answer: -regular excercise is
helpful in weight reduction
- healthy diet
- monitor BGL for hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia


◉What is T1DM. Answer: An autoimmune condition where the
bodys own immune system is activated to destory the beta cells in
the pancreas, therefore the body stops producing insulin


◉What is the patho for T1DM. Answer: Immune system destroys
beta cells -> insulin production decreases -> less insulin binds to
receptors -> less glucose is taken into cells -> more glucose stays in
the blood -> leads to health problems


◉3 signs and symptoms of T1DM. Answer: - being excessivley
thirsty
- passing more urine
- feeling tired


◉What are two risk factors assoicated with T1DM. Answer: - family
history
- having an autoimmune disease