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Exam 2: Diabetes Mellitus Flashcards

1
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Why do patients experience polydipsia in Type 1 diabetes?

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Polydipsia (excessive thirst) occurs due to elevated sugar levels drawing large amounts of water from the cells in the body

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What is the major difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?

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There is a decreased secretion and or cellular resistance to insulin that is being produced

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3
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What are major clinical manifestations of type 2 diabetes? (4)

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  • poor wound healing
  • visual changes (retinopathy)
  • candidal infections
  • recurrent yeast infections
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4
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What is the best indicator of sugar control for a diabetic?

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A1C of 6.5% (realistically 7%): a glycosylated hemoglobin level tracking over 2-3 months

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5
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In a patient with hyperglycemia, a random plasma glucose will show?

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Glucose level greater than or equal to 200

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6
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What is one way to ensure patient understands teaching?

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Using the teach-back method before discharge for glucose monitoring and insulin self-injections

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What are the most important factors of insulin medications?

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Its onset and peak

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8
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Which insulin does not have a peak? Examples?

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Long-acting insulin (ex: Levemir, Lantus)

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9
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A bolus insulin must have? What is an example?

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Bolus insulin must be taken with food present (Novolog) due to the onset initiating in 15 mins of injection of pen

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What is the onset and peak of rapid acting insulin? When should it be injected? Examples? (3)

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Onset: 15 mins
Peak: 1-3 hrs
Should be injected within 15 mins of mealtime
Ex) Humalog, Novolog, Apidra

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11
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Short-acting insulin has an onset of? When should it be injected?

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Onset: 30-60 mins

Inject 30-45 mins BEFORE a meal to ensure the onset coincides with the absorption of the meal

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12
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What happens if the patient only eats half of their food?

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Must contact the HCP before administering the insulin injection in case the dosage must be changed

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13
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Intermediate-acting insulin is also used as what type of insulin? Duration of action? Peak? Can result in?

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NPH (cloudy):

  • duration: 12-18 hrs
  • peak: 4-12 hrs
  • can result in hypoglycemia
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14
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How should insulin vials and pens be stored?

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Vials and pens currently in use may be left at room temperature for up to 4 weeks, after this it must be discarded

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15
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What type of insulin can be given through IV only?

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Regular insulin

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16
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**What are good places for insulin injections? (2)

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  • back of the arm

- abdomen

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17
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Patients with type 2 can take?

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Can take oral medications instead of insulin but can still experience serious complications from the disease process

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18
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What is the most common form of biguanides used in the hospital?

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Metformin

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19
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What is the primary action of metformin? (3)

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  • Reduce glucose production by the liver
  • Enhances insulin sensitivity at the tissue level
  • Improves glucose transport into the cells
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20
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What is a nursing consideration for metformin?

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Should be discontinued before surgery or any radiologic procedure that involves the use of contrast medium

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21
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If a patient cannot stop taking metformin, or stops taking it too late before procedure, what should be done?

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Give lots of fluids to flush the dye out

22
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What do sulfonylureas do?

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Stimulates insulin release from the pancreas and increases sensitivity to insulin at receptor sites

23
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What do meglitinides do?

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When it is taken before a meal, it mimics the normal response to eating by increasing pancreatic production of insulin during and after the meal

24
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Glucosidase inhibitors work by? When should it be taken?

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Slowing the absorption of carbohydrates in the small intestine. Should be taken with the very first bite of the meal

25
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What do thiazolidinediones do?

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Improves insulin sensitivity, transport, and the utilization at target tissues

26
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What do dipeptidyl peptidase inhibitors do?

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Stimulate the release of insulin from pancreatic B-cells

27
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When should blood sugar be monitored when exercising?

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Before, during, and after exercise to determine the need for additional insulin during times of activity

28
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How often should blood glucose levels be checked during times of illness?

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At 4 hr intervals

29
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Which behavior indicates that the nurse should implement additional teaching?

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Patient increases their daily exercise after finding ketones in the urine

30
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Nursing diagnosis for diabetes?

A

Non-compliance related to diet and medication

31
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Nursing intervention for diabetes?

A

Have patient should proper way to administer insulin and check blood sugar before hand

32
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What is a goal for diabetes?

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Have an A1C level lower than 7%

33
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Routine care for patients with diabetes include? (6)

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  • regular bathing
  • emphasis on foot care
  • inspection of feet daily
  • avoid going barefoot
  • wear appropriate shoes
  • be supportive
34
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What vital sign should be checked for patients with diabetes?

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Skin turgor, due to polydipsia, patient can be chronically dehydrated

35
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How can compliance to patient teaching be checked?

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Using A1C levels (shows how well blood sugar has been controlled over 3 months)

36
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S/S of diabetic ketoacidosis. (4) What type of diabetes is it most associated with?

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  • dehydration (causes poor skin turgor), dry mucous membranes, tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension
  • type 1 diabetes
37
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What type of breathing would the patient be showing during DKA?

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Kussmaul respirations (rapid deep breathing associated with dyspnea)

38
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DKA causes what type of acidosis. How can it be treated?

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  • metabolic acidosis: overproduction of ketones alters pH balance
  • give normal saline to hydrate patient, will present dehydration
39
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What assessment should be done for DKA?

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Neuro status assessment because glucose excites the brain which can lead to seizures

40
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Nursing intervention for hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome?

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Administer IV normal saline fluids to help with dehydration

41
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Glucose levels of HHS?

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Greater than 600

42
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S/S of hypoglycemia? (7)

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  • shakiness
  • palpitations
  • nervousness
  • diaphoresis
  • anxiety
  • hunger
  • pallor
43
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What causes hypoglycemia?

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Low blood glucose occurs when there is too much insulin or not enough food in proportion to available glucose in the blood

44
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What should be done if a patient with hypoglycemia is found unconscious?

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Check blood sugar immediately and administer drugs and D50 fluids through IV if levels are severely low

45
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What fluids can be administered to patients with hypoglycemia? (3)

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D50, D10, D5 through IV

46
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What is the Somogyi effect?

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A hormonal effect which overall increases blood sugar in the mornings

47
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What cardiovascular disease is commonly associated with diabetes?

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Silent ischemia

48
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What questions should be asked for patient with autonomic neuropathy vs sensory neuropathy?

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Autonomic: do you feel full or bloated after just a small amount of food
Sensory: how well is the sensation in your feet

49
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Why are diabetic patients at a higher risk for infections?

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There is a defect in the mobilization of white blood cells and an impaired phagocytosis by neutrophils and monocytes

50
Q

Why should insulin be decreased before surgeries?

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The higher the insulin level, the greater the chances for infection because it provides a growth medium for bacteria

51
Q

T/F insulin vials should be disposed of after 4 weeks?

A

True

52
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What is the most effective way to track compliance for type 2 diabetes mellitus?

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A1C testing

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