NUR 315 Exam 3 Questions and Correct
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A client taking sulfonylureas such as glyburide (DiaBeta) can experience a
disulfiram-like reaction that includes facial flushing, hypoglycemia, palpitations,
nausea and nausea, if what type of fluids are consumed?
Any alcoholic beverages, mike lemonade, margarita, beer, vodka.
What is the function of insulin?
Helps transport glucose into cells => energy.
Lower blood glucose.
What is the most common type of complication associated with Diabetes
Mellitus?
Diabetic Neuropathy
What are the classic signs and symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus?
Polyphagia
, Polydipsia
Polyuria
Why do 80-90% of people living with Diabetic type 2 have HTN?
Chronic high blood glucose.
What are 2 test are used to diagnose diabetes?
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT or GTT)
Fasting Plasma Glucose
The nurse administers 8 units of Lispro (Humalog) 15 minutes prior to a client's
meal. When the meal tray arrives, the UAP notes that the client is on a long-
distance phone call and placed the meal tray back in the serving cart to stay
warm. One hour later, the nursing assistant informs the nurse that the client is
incoherent and diaphoretic. Which action should be taken by the nurse first?
A. Obtain a glass of juice to take the client's room
B. Prepare to administer 50 ml of 50% dextrose intravenously (IV)
C. Go to the client's room and assess the client for hypoglycemia
D. Ask the nursing assistant to obtain a Fingerstick blood glucose level
C. Go to the client's room and assess the client for hypoglycemia
Answers
A client taking sulfonylureas such as glyburide (DiaBeta) can experience a
disulfiram-like reaction that includes facial flushing, hypoglycemia, palpitations,
nausea and nausea, if what type of fluids are consumed?
Any alcoholic beverages, mike lemonade, margarita, beer, vodka.
What is the function of insulin?
Helps transport glucose into cells => energy.
Lower blood glucose.
What is the most common type of complication associated with Diabetes
Mellitus?
Diabetic Neuropathy
What are the classic signs and symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus?
Polyphagia
, Polydipsia
Polyuria
Why do 80-90% of people living with Diabetic type 2 have HTN?
Chronic high blood glucose.
What are 2 test are used to diagnose diabetes?
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT or GTT)
Fasting Plasma Glucose
The nurse administers 8 units of Lispro (Humalog) 15 minutes prior to a client's
meal. When the meal tray arrives, the UAP notes that the client is on a long-
distance phone call and placed the meal tray back in the serving cart to stay
warm. One hour later, the nursing assistant informs the nurse that the client is
incoherent and diaphoretic. Which action should be taken by the nurse first?
A. Obtain a glass of juice to take the client's room
B. Prepare to administer 50 ml of 50% dextrose intravenously (IV)
C. Go to the client's room and assess the client for hypoglycemia
D. Ask the nursing assistant to obtain a Fingerstick blood glucose level
C. Go to the client's room and assess the client for hypoglycemia
