2026) Complex Diagnosis & Management
in Acute Care Practicum Questions and
100% Correct Answers [Grade A]–
Chamberlain
Diabetic complications - correct answer kidney failure, nontraumatic limb
amputation, adult blindness, heart disease, stroke. (DKA) and (HHS) are two life-
threatening complications with diabetes are complications
Glucose Production and Release - correct answer glucose found in carbohydrates,
stores in the liver released in bloodstream, for constant source of energy are
Insulin Release in Type I Diabetes - correct answer high glucose in blood, stimulate
beta cells- release insulin, Insulin stops the release of glucose, small amount stores in
liver, beta cells damaged/destroyed no insulin produced are
Systemic Insulin and Glucose in Type I Diabetes - correct answer low insulin
production, low insulin and high glucose in their blood are
, NR 571 Final Exam (Latest Update 2025 /
2026) Complex Diagnosis & Management
in Acute Care Practicum Questions and
100% Correct Answers [Grade A]–
Chamberlain
Glucose Absorption in Type I Diabetes - correct answer Insulin is needed for glucose
to enter cells for energy, insulin binds to receptors on the cell surface, initiates
glucose transporters to open and glucose to flow into the cell. low insulin prevents
enough glucose from entering the cell. Glucose remains in bloodstream not for
energy, patients are fatigue, exhaustion, and dizziness.
Glucose Absorption in Type II Diabetes= - correct answer Due to insulin resistance
and resulting hyperglycemia, patients with type 2 diabetes increased thirst or hunger,
fatigue, blurry vision, and slow-healing wounds.
Beta-blocker for thyroid storm - correct answer Given to reduce sympathetic
stimulation-Primary agents include: (Esmolol IV for rapid titation; Bisoprolol PO)
Thionamide for thyroid storm - correct answer Given to correct hyperthyroid state
(High-dose methimazole or PTU)
, NR 571 Final Exam (Latest Update 2025 /
2026) Complex Diagnosis & Management
in Acute Care Practicum Questions and
100% Correct Answers [Grade A]–
Chamberlain
Iodine compounds for thyroid storm - correct answer Blocks release of thyroid
hormones, given 1 hour after starting antithyroid therapy (SSKI or Lugol's iodine
drops)
Glucocorticoids for thyroid storm - correct answer Decreases conversion of T4 to T3
(IV hydrocortisone or dexamethasone)
Meds for thyroid storm - correct answer Beta-blocker, Thioamides, Iodine
compounds, and Glucocorticoids are meds for
PTU - correct answer the antithyroid medication of choice in pregnant pts is
glucocorticoids and iodine - correct answer meds for thyroid storm, they do not need
to be continued once the emergent situation is resolved.