chapter 46 part 2 vidlec Flashcards
Measures blood glucose regardless of when you last ate; pricking
random blood sugar/glucose
Normal RBS:
70 to 100 mg/dL
Normal FBS:
80 to 100 mg/dL
what is the recommended percent of HbA1c?
less than 6.5%
HbA1c meaning
glycosylated hemoglobin
A blood test that shows what your average blood sugar (glucose) level was over the past two to three months
HbA1c / glycosylated hemoglobin
Lifespan of RBC:
90 to 120 days
very life threatening percentage of HbA1c
more than 7%
what is the suggested percentage for carbohydrates and fat intake?
carbo - 50% to 60%
fats - 20 to 30%
a source of protein
meat
measurement of how quickly a food raises blood sugar levels
glycemic index
Lowers blood glucose, aids in weight loss, easing stress, and maintaining a feeling of well-being
exercise
what are the categories of insulin?
rapid acting
short acting: regular insulin
intermediate acting: NPH insulin
long acting: peakless
rapid acting inhalation powder
give example of rapid acting insulin
novolog
humalog
apidra
give example of short acting insulin
humulin-r
novolin-r
give example of intermediate acting insulin
humulin-n
novolin-n
give example of long acting insulin
levemir
lantus
toujeo
what is the onset of short acting
5-15
what is the duration of rapid acting
3-5 hours
in this insulin, tell the px to eat first
rapid acting
this insulin appears WHITE and CLOUDY
intermediate acting
The only insulin that is CLEAR
short acting
Only insulin APPROVED RIGHT IN THE VEIN -> IV
short acting
what is the duration of immediate acting
10-18 hours
this insulin peakless
long acting
this insulin cannot be mixed with other insulin types
long acting
what insulin can be mixed?
short acting/regular and immediate acting
what insulin should be PUSH AIR FIRST
NPH - R
what insulin should be ASPIRATE
R - N
a complication of insulin caused by no rotation of injection site
insulin lipodystrophy
High blood sugar in the morning may be caused by: Not getting enough insulin the night before
dawn phenomenon
a complication of insuin where there is nocturnal hypoglycemia
somogyi effect
give complication of insulin
allergic reactions
insulin lipodystrophy
morning hyperglycemia
dawn phenomenon
somogyi effect
what is the recommended degree for subcutaneous injection of insulin
90
what should be the position for prefilled syringe of insulin
upright
what is the major side effect of oral antidiabetic agents
hypoglycemia
