Diabetic Teaching Flashcards

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1
Q

Which type of diabetes is controlled mostly by diet and exercise?

A

Type II diabetes mellitus

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2
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Which type of diabetes is controlled mostly by insulin?

A

Type I diabetes mellitus

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3
Q

What should you teach diabetics about foot care?

A

Have MD cut toenails; cut toenails straight across. Inspect feet daily for sores. Keep skin clean and dry.

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4
Q

If a diabetic vomits after taking PO insulin, what should they do?

A

Monitor blood sugar and do not repeat dose. The medication may have been absorbed

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5
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How often should a diabetic get an eye exam?

A

Yearly; diabetes can cause retinopathy.

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6
Q

What is insulin lipodystrophy?

A

It is the result of not rotating SQ insulin injection sites. If the client injects in the same place repeatedly, a fatty mass will appear, decreasing insulin absorption in that area. Teach injection site rotation

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7
Q

Do you need to aspirate if injecting insulin SQ?

A

No

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8
Q

Exubera is a _____ insulin.

A

Inhaled

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9
Q

Exercising _____ blood glucose.

A

Lowers

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10
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Alcohol, oral contraceptives, aspirin, and MAOI ______ blood glucose

A

Lower

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Infection, dehydration, stress, and surgery _____ blood glucose

A

Increase

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12
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What do you give when your client is hypoglycemic and UNCONSCIOUS?

A

Glucagon (IV or IM)

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