DM Flashcards
1
Q
What is the HA1C goal in DM? BG goal?
A
HA1C: <7.0 %
BG: 70-110
2
Q
S/s of DM?
A
Polyuria, polydipsia, weight change, paresthesias, fatigue
3
Q
What are potential complications of DM? (7)
A
Nephropathy, neuropathy, retinopathy, poor wound healing/infxns, pseudomonas otitis, cellulitis, depression
4
Q
What three parts of the PE are especially important in DM pts?
A
Foot exam
Fundoscopy
Peripheral pulses
5
Q
What three exams should DM pts have performed annually?
A
Eye, Skin, Dental
6
Q
Medication tx options for DM pts include…
A
Metformin Sulfonylureas (glipizide) GLP-1 (exenatide) Insulin (humalin, humalog, lantus) Pregabalin (neuropathy)
7
Q
What are some s/s of DKA?
A
Kussmaul respirations, ketotic odor/breath, N/V, tachycardia
8
Q
What are the 5 “I”s of DKA?
A
Insulin decrease Infection Intoxication Infarction Ischemia
