NURSING 1460C FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2025/2026
A patient presents with anxiety, weakness/fatigue, dizziness, fast heartbeat,
headache, blurry vision, shakiness, irritability, altered mental status, seizures
and hunger... What is his patient experiencing? - ANS Hypoglycemia
A patient present with stomach pain, irritability, excessive thirst, polyuria...
What is this patient experiencing? - ANS Hyperglycemia
Which organ is responsible for the production of insulin? - ANS Pancreas
This disease is autoimmune, pancreas does not produce insulin, makes up
10% of diabetic population, most common in children... - ANS Type 1 diabete
This disease is usually seen in people over 40 years old, most common in
whites and Asians, the issue is a buildup of fat and interferes with insulin
function, the liver produces too much glucose... - ANS Type 2 diabetes
Which is classified as vitamins and minerals required in minimal amounts;
lack of nutrients lead to neuropathy and erectile dysfunction - ANS micronutrients
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, Which is classified as kilocalories, energy containing sources of carbs,
proteins and fats? - ANS Macronutrients
Diabetics should have regular visits to which doctors? - ANS b. Podiatrist
c. Ophthalmologist
d. Endocrinologist
What is known as the diabetic pill? - ANS Metformin
Which insulin is responsible for regulating blood sugar during meals? - ANS Basal insulin
Which insulin is responsible for regulating blood sugar after a meal? - ANS Bolus insulin
What insulin is long acting? - ANS Levemir/Lantus
What insulin is fast acting? - ANS Lispro/Novolog
What insulin is intermediate acting? - ANS NPH
What insulin is regular? - ANS Humulin/Novolog
This is brought on by an infection, specific to type 1 diabetes,
hyperglycemia, acidosis, iron losses, treatment is insulin, fluids and
metabolic adjustments to get the patient out of acidosis - ANS DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis)
This is also high blood sugar brought on by an infection, patient does NOT
go into acidosis, onset is gradual usually within a 2 week period; treatment is
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2025/2026
A patient presents with anxiety, weakness/fatigue, dizziness, fast heartbeat,
headache, blurry vision, shakiness, irritability, altered mental status, seizures
and hunger... What is his patient experiencing? - ANS Hypoglycemia
A patient present with stomach pain, irritability, excessive thirst, polyuria...
What is this patient experiencing? - ANS Hyperglycemia
Which organ is responsible for the production of insulin? - ANS Pancreas
This disease is autoimmune, pancreas does not produce insulin, makes up
10% of diabetic population, most common in children... - ANS Type 1 diabete
This disease is usually seen in people over 40 years old, most common in
whites and Asians, the issue is a buildup of fat and interferes with insulin
function, the liver produces too much glucose... - ANS Type 2 diabetes
Which is classified as vitamins and minerals required in minimal amounts;
lack of nutrients lead to neuropathy and erectile dysfunction - ANS micronutrients
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, Which is classified as kilocalories, energy containing sources of carbs,
proteins and fats? - ANS Macronutrients
Diabetics should have regular visits to which doctors? - ANS b. Podiatrist
c. Ophthalmologist
d. Endocrinologist
What is known as the diabetic pill? - ANS Metformin
Which insulin is responsible for regulating blood sugar during meals? - ANS Basal insulin
Which insulin is responsible for regulating blood sugar after a meal? - ANS Bolus insulin
What insulin is long acting? - ANS Levemir/Lantus
What insulin is fast acting? - ANS Lispro/Novolog
What insulin is intermediate acting? - ANS NPH
What insulin is regular? - ANS Humulin/Novolog
This is brought on by an infection, specific to type 1 diabetes,
hyperglycemia, acidosis, iron losses, treatment is insulin, fluids and
metabolic adjustments to get the patient out of acidosis - ANS DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis)
This is also high blood sugar brought on by an infection, patient does NOT
go into acidosis, onset is gradual usually within a 2 week period; treatment is
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