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Rasmussen Review with answers |\ |\ |\
Medication for low blood glucose, given via injection for
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unresponsive patients - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Glucagon |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
Low blood sugar symptoms: tremors, pallor, agitation,
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treated with sugar and carbs - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔Hypoglycemia
Taken daily with food, may increase blood sugar, suppress
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immune system - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Steroids
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Symptoms: fever, nervousness, increased heart rate,
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diarrhea; requires immediate hospital referral - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔Thyroid Storm |\ |\
Includes checking blood sugars, rotating injection sites,
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monitoring A1C, and recognizing symptoms of
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hypo/hyperglycemia - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Insulin
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Self-Care
, Clear and cloudy insulins can be mixed, vials should be
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rolled and stored in a cool place - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔Regular and NPH Insulin Mixing |\ |\ |\ |\
Causes vision difficulties, especially when administering
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medications for diabetics - CORRECT ANSWERS |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
✔✔Retinopathy
Administered to treat low blood sugar - CORRECT |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
ANSWERS ✔✔Lispro |\
Results from sudden discontinuation of corticosteroids -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Addison's Syndrome
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Medications that lower blood glucose levels - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔Beta Blockers |\ |\
Smokers have increased risk of deep vein thrombosis -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔DVT Risk with Oral Birth Control
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NPH insulin peaks 4-12 hours after administration -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔NPH Peak Times
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TSH levels are elevated in hypothyroidism - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔TSH Levels in Hypothyroidism
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