diabetes 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Consider adding aspirin or plavix in the presence of and aspirin allergy in DM pts.
A
true to decrease risk of stroke/blood clots
2
Q
Blood pressure control in pts with DM2 with what 2 agents?
A
thiazide diuretic and ACE/or ARB
3
Q
Check serum creatinine, GFR, and microalbumin?
A
annually
4
Q
How many minutes of exercise are recommended weekly?
A
150
5
Q
What is recommended for cholesterol management?
A
Statin
6
Q
5 components of metabolic syndrome?
A
Increased waistline hyercholesterolemia Low HDL High LDL High BP High glucose
7
Q
HgA1C should be checked ____times per year if meeting goals?
A
every 6 months
8
Q
HgA1C should be checked ____times per year if therapy has changed and/or not meeting glycemia goals?
A
every 3 months
