Endocrinology Flashcards
for adult patients presenting with DKA in shock, what amount of NS should be given as a bolus initially?
500cc
IV insulin infusion for DKA should be started at what rate for an adult patient?
0.1u/kg/hr, starting 1-2 hrs after the start of fluids
during treatment for DKA, electrolytes and PH should be checked how often?
every 2-4 hours
when should glucose be added to fluid resuscitation for treatment of DKA?
when BG reaches 250
for pediatric DKA, in the absence of shock, how much NS should be given over 30 minutes at the start of treatment?
10ml/kg bolus
what is the initial IV insulin rate for the treatment of DKA in pediatrics?
0.05-0.1u/kg/hr
t/f children should receive vitamin D to lower the risk of respiratory infections
true
t/f vitamin D should be considered as empiric supplementation during pregnancy to prevent preeclampsia?
true
adults what age and older can consider vitamin D supplementation to lower mortality risk?
75 and older
t/f adults with prediabetes, but not diabetes, can consider Vit D supplementation
true