Diabetes Part 1 Flashcards

1
Q

body’s primary source of energy

A

glucose

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2
Q

normal fasting blood glucose level

A

80-120 g/dL

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3
Q

insulin

A

decreases glucose levels

secreted by beta cells

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4
Q

glucagon

A

increases glucose levels

secreted by alpha cells

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5
Q

hyperglycemia number that indicated diabetes

A

> 126 mg/dL

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6
Q

signs/symptoms of diabetes

A

thirst, urination, dry skin, hunger, blurred vision, drowsiness

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7
Q

glucose level that indicates diabetic shock

A

> 600 mg/dL

give IV insulin immediately

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8
Q

hypoglycemia level

A

50-80 mg/dL

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9
Q

signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia

A

huger, HA, blurred vision, anxiety, fatigue, sweating, tachycardia, dizziness

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10
Q

treatment of hypoglycemia

A

glucose tablets, candy, juice

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11
Q

insulin shock level

A

<50 mg/dL

treat with IV glucagon immediately

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12
Q

complications diabetes can lead to

A

atherosclerosis, retinal hemorrhage, blindness, renal dysfunction, neuropathy, antibiotic-resistant skin infections

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13
Q

non-drug therapy for diabetes

A

diet, exercise, weight loss, education, nutritional counseling

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14
Q

onset and duration of rapid acting insulin therapy

A

o- 10-30 min

d- 3-5 hrs

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15
Q

onset and duration of short acting insulin therapy

A

o- 30 min-1 hr

d-6-8 hr

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16
Q

onset and duration of intermediate acting insulin therapy

A

o- 1-3 hrs

d- 18-24 hrs

17
Q

onset and duration of long acting insulin therapy

A

o- 2-3 hrs

d- 12-24 hrs

18
Q

only inhaled insulin drug

A

technosphere insulin (Afrezza®)

19
Q

administration of insulin

A

sub-q
in syringe (0.01 mL)
insulin pen

20
Q

how should insulin be stored and prior to injection

A

refrigerated

wash hands, alcohol wipe

21
Q

side effects of insulin therapy

A

hypoglycemia, blurred vision, allergic reactions, lipodystrophy