diabetes

Question 1

T/F: hopsitalized patients that have DM are more likely to contract COVID than others without DM

Answer 1

T

Question 2

cells in the pancreas that produce insulin

Answer 2

beta cells

Question 3

cells in the pancreas that produce glucagon

Answer 3

alpha cells

Question 4

absolute deficiency of insulin production

Answer 4

T1DM

Question 5

complication of T1DM

Answer 5

DKA

Question 6

abnormally high glucose due to insulin resistance &/or impaired insulin secretion

Answer 6

T2DM

Question 7

complication of T2DM

Answer 7

HHS

Question 8

s/s DM

Answer 8

polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, fatigue, blurred vision, tinging/numbness in hands/feet, dry skin, slow wound healing, recurrent infections

Question 9

normal HbA1C

Answer 9

<5.7%

Question 10

1 carb exchange =

Answer 10

15g carbs

Question 11

T/F: exercise has no impact on lowering blood glucose levels or CVD risk

Answer 11

F

Question 12

measures the past 3 month’s glycemic control

Answer 12

HbA1C

Question 13

____ unit(s) of insulin for every 15g carbs

Answer 13

1

Question 14

complication of insulin administration

Answer 14

hypoglycemia

Question 15

hypoglycemia is BG under

Answer 15

70

Question 16

s/s hypoglycemia

Answer 16

headache, diaphoresis, shakiness, dizziness, confusion, hunger, pallor

Question 17

DKA s/s:

Answer 17

hyperglycemia, metabolic acidosis, dehydration, electrolyte loss, kussumal respirations, fruity smelling breath

Question 18

what is present in urine during DKA?

Answer 18

metabolic acidosis

Question 19

what does HHS stand for

Answer 19

hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome

Question 20

T/F: HHS is a slower onset than DKA

Answer 20

T

Question 21

s/s HHS:

Answer 21

extreme hyperglycemia, AMS, severe dehydration, hypotension, hypernatremia, tachycardia

Question 22

T/F: ketones are present in HHS

Answer 22

F

Question 23

macrovascular complications include:

Answer 23

accelerated atherosclerotic changes, CAD, CVD, PVD, stroke

Question 24

microvascular complications include:

Answer 24

diabetic retinopathy, nephropathy

Question 25

treatment of peripheral neuropathic pain includes

Answer 25

analgesics, antidepressants, anticonvulsants

Question 26

gabapentin is a(n)

Answer 26

anticonvulsant

Question 27

a diabetic soft tissue ulcer that has delayed treatment can lead to

Answer 27

amputation

Question 28

foot care prevention

Answer 28

white socks, close toed shoes, involving family in care, mirror use

Question 29

treatment of autonomic neuropathies includes

Answer 29

small frequent meals, increase Na+

Question 30

stress can lead to

Answer 30

hyperglycemia