NM703 GI, DM, AND THYROID EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++

NM703 GI, DM, AND THYROID EXAM QUESTIONS AND

ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++


How many women either dx or undx with diabetes in US?

12.6 million

What percentage of women with GDM will develop type II diabetes over next 20

years?

35-60%

Risk factors for diabetes

1. age: In pregnancy 25 and older

2. weight: overweight and obese

3. abdominal circumference

4. elevated blood pressures

5. family or personal hx: GDM, baby over 9lbs

What are the usual symptoms of hyperglycemia?

polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, blurred vision

Symptoms of chronic hyperglycemia

peripheral neuropathy, frequent infections, visual impairment, sexual dysfunction, bowel

or bladder dysfunction, and cardio vascular problems

Current complaints for diabetes includes

- often asymptomatic

- may have usual or chronic symptoms

, - OLDCARTS

- Meds: that may increase glucose or interfere with hyperglycemia meds

- Allergies

Past medical hx for diabetes includes

- HTN

- hyperlipidemia

- overweight or obesity

- renal disease

- eye problems

- neuropathy

- CV disease

- GDM

- baby >9lbs

- PCOS

- insulin resistance: acanthosis nigricans

Family hx for diabetes includes

diabetes and ethnicity/race (color have higher incidences including native americans as

high as 33% - navajo and sapina)

Social hx for diabetes includes

- diet

- exercise

- smoking

- exposure to environmental toxins (pesticide, PCB or arsenic)