NUR 205 Exam 3 Test Questions ith
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DKA Treatments - ANSWER -Rapid IV fluids
IV Insulin/Drip
Correct Electrolyte imbalance
K+ and DKA - ANSWER -K+ is elevated due to the dehydration and acidosis
We must treat the imbalance quickly
Diagnostic testing for diabetes - ANSWER -Fasting BS
A1C testing
GAD Antibody testing
lipid panel
Renal function testing
C-reactive protein
GAD test - ANSWER -An antibody test used for Type 1 diabetic patients. Either
the patient will test positive or negative.
HDL Cholesterol - ANSWER -Good cholesterol.
levels need to be higher than 40
LDL cholesterol - ANSWER -Bad cholesterol.
levels need to be lower than 70
How is cholesterol related to BS? - ANSWER -Taking a lipid panel test first
before an A1C helps us determine how that patient regulates glucose.
Triglyceride levels - ANSWER -Needs to be lower than 150
,What are the components of the lipid panel? - ANSWER -HDL
LDL
Triglycerides
BS over 140 can start to _____________________ - ANSWER -Put stress on the
beta-cells
BS over 170 can start to cause _____________________ - ANSWER -Damage of
the small blood vessels in the body which causes vascular problems
Type 1 Diabetes - ANSWER --INSULIN DEPENDENT
-Born w/o beta cells in the pancreas
-Rapid onset of diagnosis
-Usually happens early in life (genetic)
-Need lifelong insulin treatments (pump etc.)
-DKA's very common
-Must eat regularly 5-6 times/day
-Cannot take oral glycemic meds
Type 2 Diabetes - ANSWER --Pancreas is worn out by too much carb/sugar
intake that it becomes INSULIN RESISTANT
-Happens later in life
-Slow onset of diagnosis
-Increased obesity, sedentary lifestyle, poor nutrition
Chronic Complications of Diabetes - ANSWER --Stroke
-Heart attack
-Peripheral artery disease
-Diabetic retinopathy
-Cataracts
-Glaucoma
-Neuropathy
-Skin conditions
-Poor wound healing
, Statins - ANSWER -drugs used to lower cholesterol in the bloodstream
-reduce the risk of MI and stroke
Oral hypoglycemic agents - ANSWER -These medications promote insulin
release from the ilet cells in the pancreas.
Examples of oral hypoglycemics - ANSWER --Metformin
-Glypiside
Do not give oral hypoglycemics to who? - ANSWER -Type 1 diabetics
Metabolic Syndrome - ANSWER -A cluster of conditions like high BS, high BP,
excessive wasting, body fat, abnormally high lipids acting together that increase
the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
Type 1 DM
Glycogen - ANSWER -Found in the pancreas; stores glucose (stored sugar for
energy source)
Euglycemia - ANSWER -The term used to describe normal BS levels
70--120
A1C test - ANSWER -Diabetic diagnosis test checking sugar on red blood cells to
get an average glucose level over several months (90 days)
A1C Normal range - ANSWER -Optimal level is lower than 7
DM type 2 education - ANSWER -HYDRATION
Increase exercise
Proper Vit D intake
Low carb
Increased Fiber intake
Check BS before meals
DM type 1 CANNOT/have - ANSWER -Oral glycemic
Well Elaborated Solutions| Verified
100% Correct|
DKA Treatments - ANSWER -Rapid IV fluids
IV Insulin/Drip
Correct Electrolyte imbalance
K+ and DKA - ANSWER -K+ is elevated due to the dehydration and acidosis
We must treat the imbalance quickly
Diagnostic testing for diabetes - ANSWER -Fasting BS
A1C testing
GAD Antibody testing
lipid panel
Renal function testing
C-reactive protein
GAD test - ANSWER -An antibody test used for Type 1 diabetic patients. Either
the patient will test positive or negative.
HDL Cholesterol - ANSWER -Good cholesterol.
levels need to be higher than 40
LDL cholesterol - ANSWER -Bad cholesterol.
levels need to be lower than 70
How is cholesterol related to BS? - ANSWER -Taking a lipid panel test first
before an A1C helps us determine how that patient regulates glucose.
Triglyceride levels - ANSWER -Needs to be lower than 150
,What are the components of the lipid panel? - ANSWER -HDL
LDL
Triglycerides
BS over 140 can start to _____________________ - ANSWER -Put stress on the
beta-cells
BS over 170 can start to cause _____________________ - ANSWER -Damage of
the small blood vessels in the body which causes vascular problems
Type 1 Diabetes - ANSWER --INSULIN DEPENDENT
-Born w/o beta cells in the pancreas
-Rapid onset of diagnosis
-Usually happens early in life (genetic)
-Need lifelong insulin treatments (pump etc.)
-DKA's very common
-Must eat regularly 5-6 times/day
-Cannot take oral glycemic meds
Type 2 Diabetes - ANSWER --Pancreas is worn out by too much carb/sugar
intake that it becomes INSULIN RESISTANT
-Happens later in life
-Slow onset of diagnosis
-Increased obesity, sedentary lifestyle, poor nutrition
Chronic Complications of Diabetes - ANSWER --Stroke
-Heart attack
-Peripheral artery disease
-Diabetic retinopathy
-Cataracts
-Glaucoma
-Neuropathy
-Skin conditions
-Poor wound healing
, Statins - ANSWER -drugs used to lower cholesterol in the bloodstream
-reduce the risk of MI and stroke
Oral hypoglycemic agents - ANSWER -These medications promote insulin
release from the ilet cells in the pancreas.
Examples of oral hypoglycemics - ANSWER --Metformin
-Glypiside
Do not give oral hypoglycemics to who? - ANSWER -Type 1 diabetics
Metabolic Syndrome - ANSWER -A cluster of conditions like high BS, high BP,
excessive wasting, body fat, abnormally high lipids acting together that increase
the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
Type 1 DM
Glycogen - ANSWER -Found in the pancreas; stores glucose (stored sugar for
energy source)
Euglycemia - ANSWER -The term used to describe normal BS levels
70--120
A1C test - ANSWER -Diabetic diagnosis test checking sugar on red blood cells to
get an average glucose level over several months (90 days)
A1C Normal range - ANSWER -Optimal level is lower than 7
DM type 2 education - ANSWER -HYDRATION
Increase exercise
Proper Vit D intake
Low carb
Increased Fiber intake
Check BS before meals
DM type 1 CANNOT/have - ANSWER -Oral glycemic
