A Patient Presents Reporting Visual Disturbances

question 29

Multiple Choice

A patient presents reporting visual disturbances. When CT reveals a pituitary tumour and laboratory tests reveal elevated prolactin, the diagnosis of prolactinoma is made. Which intervention is the treatment of choice for this condition?

• A) Dopaminergic agonists
• B) Calcium
• C) Insulin
• D) Radiation

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Definitions:

Weight Loss

The process of losing body mass, generally by reducing fat, through diet, exercise, or a combination of both.

Blood Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates glucose levels in the blood.

Increase Appetite

A condition or response where there is a rise in the desire to eat or consume food, often triggered by physical, emotional, or environmental factors.

Glucose Stored

The accumulation of glucose in the body, primarily in the liver and muscles, in the form of glycogen for energy storage.