Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Flashcards
1
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What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
A
life threatening conditon w/ high blood glucose levels and ketones in the blood and urine
HAS A RAPID ONSET
2
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What are risk factors of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
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- infection
- untreated/undiagnosed type 1 DM
- missed insulin dose
- stress/illness
3
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S/S of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
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same as hyperglycemia symptoms
4
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Cardiovascular symptoms of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
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hypotension
- weakness
- headache
5
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What will ABG be in a patient with Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
A
Metabolic acidosis
6
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What electrolyte imbalance will occur in Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
A
-hyperkalemia, monitor for this
