Insulin

Question 1

Do not roll this type of insulin

Answer 1

regular - Short acting - humulin R

Question 2

what medication results in increased serum glucose levels? emergency treatment of severe hypoglycemia. Provide carbohydrates when client awakens from hypoglycemic reaction

Answer 2

Glycemic agents - ex: Glucagon

Question 3

only this type of insulin is given IV

Answer 3

regular - Humulin R - short acting - (only given with normal saline)

Question 4

used for hyperthyroidism, prep thyroidectomy, thyrotoxic crisis, thyroid storm. discontinue prior to radioactive iodine uptake testing, avoid OTC products that contain iodine, monitor for therapeutic response: weight gain, decrease pulse, BP, and T4 levels.

Answer 4

Thyroid hormone antagonist - Methimazole

Question 5

increase production os insulin like growth factor throughout body - treats growth hormone deficiencies, turners syndrome. admin sub Q

Answer 5

Anterior pituitary growth hormone - somatropin, somatrem

Question 6

anti-inflammatory suppresses immune response. used for addisons disease, inflammation, allergic reactions, cancer,

Answer 6

adrenal hormone replaement - dexamethasone, hydrocortisone, fludrocortisone, predisone

Question 7

manifestations of Hypoglycemia

Answer 7

tachycardia, diaphoresis, weakness, fatigue, irritability anxiety, confusion

Question 8

transient hyperglycemia

Answer 8

elevated blood glucose generally treated with sliding scale insulin to return serum blood glucose to normal range

Question 9

Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Answer 9

an acute life threatening complication of diabetes mellitus due to insufficient insulin. main manifestations are hyperglycemia, acidosis, dehydration and fluid loss, most common in type 1 diabetes mellitus