chapter 46 part 3 vidlec

Question 1

What are the Acute Complications of Diabetes

Answer 1

hypoglycemia
hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome
diabetic ketoacidosis

Question 2

Abnormally low blood glucose level below 70 mg/dL

Answer 2

hypoglycemia

Question 3

Caused by too much insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents, excessive physical activity, and not enough food

Answer 3

hypoglycemia

Question 4

in management of hypoglycemia, how many g of fast acting carbohydrate should be given

Answer 4

15-20g

Question 5

in management of hypoglycemia, what should be given if the patient cannot swallow or is unconscious

Answer 5

sc/im 1 mg glucagon
d5050/ 50% dextrose

Question 6

Absence or inadequate amount of insulin resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrate, protein, and fat

Answer 6

DKA

Question 7

what are clinical features of DKA

Answer 7

dehydration
hyperglycemia
acidosis