Amap3 Flashcards
Symptoms of diabetes mellitus
Increase :
Appetite
Thirst
Urination
Complications of diabetes mellitus
Heart attack Stroke Kidney disease Blindness Damage nerves
Types of diabetes
Type 1 Insulin dependent Type 2 Adult onset Controlled by diet and hypoglycemic meds
Insulin
Transport sugar into cells, control over the rate of sugar used for energy and storage sugar in the body for later
Insulin shock
Low blood sugar (use of too much insulin )
Diabetic coma
High blood sugar
Not enough insulin / too much food
Corticosteroids
Suppress the body’s natural production of corticosteroids by the adrenaline gland
Side effects of corticosteroids
Suppress immune system increasing chances of disease
Puffy face moon face
Edema (water under skin)
Never just stop!
Oral contraceptives
Aches :
Abdominal Chest pain Headache Eye problems Severe leg pain
Antacids
Used to neutralize excess stomach acid
Burning, burping, upset stomach
Emetic
Use to cause vomiting and used for accidental poisoning
Antiemetics
Relieves nausea and vomiting
Histamine antagonists
Inhabit gastric acid secretion
Cytoprotective agents
Coats stomach lining
Used for ulsters
Proton pump inhibitors
Block final step in gastric acid production
Storage
Energy in the form of fat as well as some vitamins are stored in this vital area
Elimination
Waste products excreted through sweat glands
Sensory perception
Respond to heat cold pain and pressure
Cream
Oil in water acts as barrier
Paste
Powder and ointment
Coats and reduces and repels moisture
Ointment
Oil & water
Retains body heat
Provides extended contact with medication
Lotion
Powder and water creates a feeling of dryness
Powder
Promote skin drying reduces moisture and friction
Responsibilities when applying medicine
Soap and water wash hands
use moisturizer
read labels
Iron
Red blood formation important in the formation of hemoglobin
Caution when giving iron
Look for abdominal cramping and constipation
Diarrhea and nausea turn stool black
Diabetes mellitus
Increase insulin
Doesn’t burn carbs needed
Weak /tired