hypoglycemia Flashcards
1
Q
when beta cells produce insulin, how is it released?
A
as proinsulin
2
Q
what is proinsulin cleaved into?
A
insulin + C peptide
3
Q
hypoglycemia activates what sort of response?
A
adrenergic response
4
Q
autonomic sx of hypoglycemia
A
sweating, anxiety, tachycardia
5
Q
most common cause of hypoglycemia in adults
A
diabetics who are on insulin tx
6
Q
whipple triad?
A
islet cell tumor
7
Q
hypoglycemia, relief of sx after restoration of normoglycemia
A
whipple triad
8
Q
fasting glu
A
insulinoma
9
Q
what drug can be used for dx of insulinoma?
A
tobutamide
10
Q
MOA of tobutamide
A
drug promotes production and release of insulin
11
Q
acute management of hypoglycemia if patient unconscious
A
glucagon IV or SQ
