Hypoglycemia, Hyperglycemia, and Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Flashcards by Kaylee Childers

Q

True or False: Taking excess insulin or diabetes medication can lead to hypoglycemia.

A

True

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Which of the following can cause hypoglycemia?

A) Eating a high-carbohydrate meal
B) Skipping meals or not eating enough carbohydrates
C) Taking extra diabetes medication
D) Both B and C

A

D) Both B and C

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What is the recommended initial treatment for hypoglycemia?

A) Take 10 grams of fast-acting carbohydrates
B) Take 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrates
C) Take 20 grams of fast-acting carbohydrates
D) Take 30 grams of fast-acting carbohydrates

A

B) Take 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrates

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How long after treating hypoglycemia should you recheck blood glucose levels?

A) 5-10 minutes
B) 20-25 minutes
C) 30+ minutes
D) 10-15 minutes

A

D) 10-15 minutes

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Excessive stress may result in

A) Hyperglycemia
B) Hypoglycemia

A

A) Hyperglycemia

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Inadvertent or deliberate errors in insulin doses may result in

A) Hyperglycemia
B) Hypoglycemia

A

B) Hypoglycemia

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Excessive insulin or oral secretagogue medications may result in

A) Hyperglycemia
B) Hypoglycemia

A

B) Hypoglycemia

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Q

Insufficient insulin or secretagogue may result in

A) Hyperglycemia
B) Hypoglycemia

A

A) Hyperglycemia

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Eating too many CHO may cause

A) Hyperglycemia
B) Hypoglycemia

A

A) Hyperglycemia

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Improper timing of insulin in relation to food intake could result in

A) Hyperglycemia
B) Hypoglycemia

A

B) Hypoglycemia

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Dawn phenomenon is a common cause of

A) Hyperglycemia
B) Hypoglycemia

A

A) Hyperglycemia

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Intensive insulin therapy may cause

A) Hyperglycemia
B) Hypoglycemia

A

B) Hypoglycemia

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Omitted or inadequate meals could result in

A) Hyperglycemia
B) Hypoglycemia

A

B) Hypoglycemia

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Unplanned or increased physical activity or exercise may cause

A) Hyperglycemia
B) Hypoglycemia

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B) Hypoglycemia

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Blood glucose below 70 mg/dL indicates

A) Hyperglycemia
B) DKA
C) Hypoglycemia

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C) Hypoglycemia

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A patient is presented with shakiness, sweating, palpitations, anxiety, and hunger. They are showing symptoms of

A) Hyperglycemia
B) DKA
C) Hypoglycemia

A

C) Hypoglycemia

Q

Shakiness, sweating, palpitations, anxiety, and hunger is an ________________ symptom

A) Long-term
B) Autonomic
C) Neuroglycopenic

A

B) Autonomic

Q

A patient is presented with difficulty concentrating, confusion, slurred speech, lethargy, seizures, and loss of consciousness. They are showing symptoms of

A) Hyperglycemia
B) DKA
C) Hypoglycemia

A

C) Hypoglycemia

Q

Difficulty concentrating, confusion, slurred speech, lethargy, seizures, and loss of consciousness is a ____________________ symptom

A) Long-term
B) Autonomic
C) Neuroglycopenic

A

C) Neuroglycopenic

Q

A patient with hypoglycemia would likely be given a prescription of

A) Glucagon
B) Cortisol
C) Insulin

A

A) Glucagon

Q

A patient is presented with symptoms including Polyuria, polydipsia, hyperventilation, dehydration, fruity odor on breath, and fatigue. They are showing symptoms of

A) Hyperglycemia
B) DKA
C) Hypoglycemia

A

B) DKA

Q

Which condition could lead to coma or death?

A) Hyperglycemia
B) DKA
C) Hypoglycemia

A

B) DKA

Q

A person with DKA would like be prescribed

A) Insulin
B) fluid replacement
C) electrolyte replacement
D) all the above

A

D) all the above

Q

Dyslipidemia and Hypertension is a long-term complication occurring within

A) Macrovascular
B) Microvascular

A

A) Macrovascular

Nephropathy, Retinopathy, and Neuropathy is a long-term complication occurring within A) Macrovascular B) Microvascular

B) Microvascular

The most common cause of end stage renal disease is A) Retinopathy B) Nephropathy C) Neuropathy D) Dyslipidemia

B) Nephropathy

The dawn phenomenon causes an early-morning rise in blood glucose due to the release of which hormones? A) Insulin and melatonin B) Cortisol, growth hormone, and glucagon C) Serotonin and dopamine D) Adrenaline and histamine

B) Cortisol, growth hormone, and glucagon

Common cause of blindness is A) Retinopathy B) Nephropathy C) Neuropathy D) Dyslipidemia

A) Retinopathy

Autonomic Neuropathy

affects organ systems

Peripheral Neuropathy

affects feet and hands

Which of the following best describes dyslipidemia? A) Low blood sugar levels B) Abnormal levels of lipids in the blood C) Reduced blood pressure D) Increased insulin sensitivity

B) Abnormal levels of lipids in the blood