Amap3 Flashcards

1
Q

Symptoms of diabetes mellitus

A

Increase :
Appetite
Thirst
Urination

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Complications of diabetes mellitus

A
Heart attack 
Stroke 
Kidney disease 
Blindness 
Damage nerves
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Types of diabetes

A
Type 1 
Insulin dependent 
Type 2
Adult onset 
Controlled by diet and hypoglycemic meds
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Insulin

A

Transport sugar into cells, control over the rate of sugar used for energy and storage sugar in the body for later

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Insulin shock

A

Low blood sugar (use of too much insulin )

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Diabetic coma

A

High blood sugar

Not enough insulin / too much food

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Corticosteroids

A

Suppress the body’s natural production of corticosteroids by the adrenaline gland

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Side effects of corticosteroids

A

Suppress immune system increasing chances of disease
Puffy face moon face
Edema (water under skin)
Never just stop!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Oral contraceptives

A

Aches :

Abdominal 
Chest pain
Headache
Eye problems
Severe leg pain
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Antacids

A

Used to neutralize excess stomach acid

Burning, burping, upset stomach

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Emetic

A

Use to cause vomiting and used for accidental poisoning

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Antiemetics

A

Relieves nausea and vomiting

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Histamine antagonists

A

Inhabit gastric acid secretion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Cytoprotective agents

A

Coats stomach lining

Used for ulsters

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Proton pump inhibitors

A

Block final step in gastric acid production

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Storage

A

Energy in the form of fat as well as some vitamins are stored in this vital area

17
Q

Elimination

A

Waste products excreted through sweat glands

18
Q

Sensory perception

A

Respond to heat cold pain and pressure

19
Q

Cream

A

Oil in water acts as barrier

20
Q

Paste

A

Powder and ointment

Coats and reduces and repels moisture

21
Q

Ointment

A

Oil & water
Retains body heat
Provides extended contact with medication

22
Q

Lotion

A

Powder and water creates a feeling of dryness

23
Q

Powder

A

Promote skin drying reduces moisture and friction

24
Q

Responsibilities when applying medicine

A

Soap and water wash hands
use moisturizer
read labels

25
Q

Iron

A

Red blood formation important in the formation of hemoglobin

26
Q

Caution when giving iron

A

Look for abdominal cramping and constipation

Diarrhea and nausea turn stool black

27
Q

Diabetes mellitus

A

Increase insulin
Doesn’t burn carbs needed
Weak /tired