Endocrine Disorders

Question 1

Type 1 diabetes

Answer 1

-pancreas does not produce enough cells
-Immune system attacks insulin producing beta cells in pancreas

Question 2

What are symptoms of type 1 diabetes?

Answer 2

Diaphoretic, pale, shallow breathing, anxiety, confusion, weight loss, polyuria, polydipsia

Question 3

What are the treatments for for type 1 diabetes

Answer 3

Hypoglycaemia- oral glucose, complex carbs, <2yrs, 2ml/kg max 50ml, 10 min interval, max # 2 times, equal to or >2yrs, 2ml/kg max of 250ml/kg, 10 min interval, max #2 times. Glucagon <25kg, 0.5mg, 20 mins, 2 times. >25 1mg

Hyperglycemic- ACP, insulin,

Question 4

What is type 2 diabetes

Answer 4

-Pancreas still produces insulin but body cells don’t respond properly and become insulin resistant.
- fat tissue produces a substance that impairs insulin resistant.

Question 5

Symptoms of type 2 diabetes

Answer 5

Polydipsia, polyuria, fatigue, dry mouth, N/V, blurred vision

Question 6

Treatment of type 2 diabetes

Answer 6

Diet, PO meds, insulin

Question 7

What is DKA?

Answer 7

When BGL is to high for long periods of time, the body breaks down fats due to incificent insulin to use as glucose for energy. This produces ketones, which makes body acidic.

Question 8

DKA symptoms?

Answer 8

Type 1 diabetes, kassmaul resps, acetone odour, increased HR, decreased LOC, decreased BP, abdominal pain, polydipsia, polyuria

Question 9

What is HHNK?

Answer 9

Extremely high BGL causes severe dehydration which leads to electrolyte and water imbalance, making blood thicker, body does not produce ketones.

Question 10

What is symptoms of HHNK?

Answer 10

Type 2, normal resps, increased HR, decreased bp, decreased LOC,