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anemia

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a condition characterized by a lower than normal hemoglobin concentration

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erythrocyte

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red blood cell

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erythropoiesis

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production of erythrocytes

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erythropoietin

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  • a hormone produced primarily by the kidneys
  • erythropoietin levels increase if the kidneys detect low levels of O2
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hematocrit (HCT)

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  • measures the mass/weight of the RBC (how big it is)
  • generally 3x the HGB
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hemoglobin (HGB)

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  • main component of RBCs
  • acts as the vehicle in transportation of O2
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red blood cell (RBC)

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principle means of delivering oxygen to body tissues

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reticulocytes

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immature RBCs

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gas exchange

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the process by which oxygen is transported TO cells and carbon dioxide is transported FROM cells

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ischemia

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inadequate blood supply to an organ/part of the body

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hypoxia

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low levels of O2 in body tissues or cells

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anoxia

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no oxygen to cell or tissue

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diffusion

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movement of a substance from high concentration to low concentration

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air trapping

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incomplete emptying of alveoli during expiration due to loss of lung tissue elasticity (emphysema), bronchospasm (asthma), or airway obstruction

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Alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency

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  • genetic disorder resulting from deficiency of alpha1-antitrypsin, a protective agent for the lung
  • Increases the patient’s risk for developing panacinar emphysema even in the absence of smoking
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asthma

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  • a heterogenous disease usually characterized by chronic airway inflammation
  • Defined by history of symptoms such as wheeze, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and cough that vary over time and in intensity
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bronchiectasis

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  • chronic, irreversible dilation of the bronchi and bronchioles that results from the destruction of muscles and elastic connective tissue
  • Dilated airways become saccular and are a medium for chronic infection
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chest percussion

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manually cupping hands over the chest wall and using vibration to mobilize secretions by mechanically dislodging viscous or adherent secretions in the lungs

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chest physiotherapy (CPT)

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  • therapy used to remove bronchial secretions, improve ventilation, and increase the efficiency of the respiratory muscles
  • Types include postural drainage, chest percussion and vibration, and breathing retraining
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chronic bronchitis

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a disease of the airways defined as the presence of cough and sputum production for at least a combined total of 3 months in each of 2 consecutive years

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desaturate

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a precipitous drop in the saturation of hemoglobin with oxygen

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dry-powder inhaler (DPI)

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a compact, portable inspiratory flow-driven inhaler that delivers dry powder medications into the patient’s lungs

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emphysema

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a disease of the airways characterized by destruction of the walls of overdistended alveoli

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flutter valve

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  • portable handheld mucus clearance device consisting of a tube with an oscillating ball inside
  • Upon expiration, high-frequency oscillations facilitate mucous expectoration
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fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2)

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concentration of oxygen delivered (e.g. 1.0 equals to 100% oxygen)

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hypoxemia

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decrease in arterial oxygen tension in the blood

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polycythemia

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  • increase in the red blood cell concentration in the blood
  • In COPD, the body attempts to improve oxygen-carrying capacity by producing increasing amounts of red blood cells
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postural drainage

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positioning the patient to allow drainage from all lobes of the lungs and airways

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pressurized metered-dose inhaler (pMDI)

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a compact, portable patient activated pressurized medication canister that provides aerosolized medication that the patient inhales into the lungs

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small-volume nebulizer (SVN)

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a handheld generator-driven medication delivery system that provides aerosolized liquid medication that the patient inhales into the lungs

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spirometry

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  • pulmonary function tests that measure specific lung volumes and rates
  • May be measured before and after bronchodilator administration
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vibration

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a type of massage given by quickly tapping the chest with the fingertips or alternating the fingers in a rhythmic manner, or by using a mechanical device to assist in mobilizing lung secretions

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anthropometrics

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height and weight

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B cells in the pancreas

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secretes insulin, the body mistakenly destroys these cells in type 1 diabetes

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central obesity

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excess weight that develops over time around the center of the body, also called visceral fat

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counterregulatory hormones

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  • raise glucose: glucagon, cortisol
  • Increase with stress
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diabetes

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a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both

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Type 1 diabetes

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a metabolic disorder characterized by an absence of insulin production and secretion from autoimmune destruction of the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas (formerly: insulin-dependent diabetes, or juvenile diabetes)

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type 2 diabetes

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a metabolic disorder characterized by the relative deficiency of insulin production and a decreased insulin action and increased insulin resistance (formerly: non–insulin-dependent diabetes, or adult-onset diabetes)

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diabetes distress

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when a person feels frustrated, defeated, or overwhelmed by diabetes

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diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)

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  • a metabolic derangement, most commonly occurring in type 1 diabetes, that results from a deficiency of insulin
  • Highly acidic ketone bodies are formed, resulting in acidosis
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polyphagia

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excessive eating

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polydipsia

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excessive water drinking

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polyuria

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excessive urination

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fasting plasma glucose (FPG)

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blood glucose determination obtained in the laboratory after fasting for 8 hours

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gestational diabetes

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any degree of glucose intolerance with its onset during pregnancy

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glucagon

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counterregulatory hormone that suppresses insulin and increases blood sugar

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glucose tolerance test (GTT)

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a lab test to check how your body moves sugar from the blood into tissues like muscle and fat

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glycated hemoglobin (A1C)

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a measure of glucose control that is a result of glucose molecule attaching to hemoglobin for the life of the red blood cell (120 days)
Synonyms: glycosylated hemoglobin, HgbA1C, A1C

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glycemic index

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the amount a given food increases the blood glucose level compared with an equivalent amount of glucose

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glycogen

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how the body stores glucose

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gluconeogenesis

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the formation of glucose by the liver to form noncarbohydrate sources, such as amino acids and the glycerol portion of fats

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glycogenolysis

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the breakdown of glycogen

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hyperglycemia

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elevated blood glucose level

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hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS)

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a metabolic disorder, most commonly of type 2 diabetes resulting from a relative insulin deficiency initiated by an illness that raises the demand for insulin

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hypoglycemia

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low blood glucose level

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Impaired fasting glucose (IFG) or impaired glucose tolerance (IGT)

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a metabolic stage intermediate between normal glucose homeostasis and diabetes; referred to as prediabetes

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insulin

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  • a hormone secreted by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas that is necessary for the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
  • Deficiency results in diabetes
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rapid acting insulin

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short acting insulin

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intermediate acting insulin

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long acting insulin

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premixed inslin

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insulin resistance

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ketone

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a highly acidic substance formed when the liver breaks down free fatty acids in the absence of insulin

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lipohypertrophy

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medical nutrition therapy (MNT)

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nutritional therapy prescribed for management of diabetes that usually is given by a registered dietitian

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microalbuminuria

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myplate.gov

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nephropathy

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  • a long-term complication of diabetes in which the kidney cells are damaged
  • Characterized by microalbuminuria in early stages and progressing to end-stage kidney disease
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neuropathy

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a long-term complication of diabetes resulting from damage to the nerve cell

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pharmacologic agents

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oral hypogycemic agents

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biguanide class

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thiazolidinedione

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sulfonylureas

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incretin agents

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SGLT-2 inhibitors

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basal insulin

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mealtime insulin

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mixed preparations

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statins

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prediabetes

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  • impaired glucose metabolism in which blood glucose concentrations fall between normal levels and those considered diagnostic for diabetes
  • includes impaired fasting glucose and impaired glucose tolerance, not clinical entities in their own right but risk factors for future diabetes and cardiovascular disease
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retinopathy

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a condition that occurs when the small blood vessels that nourish the retina in the eye are damaged

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self-monitoring of blood glucose

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a method of capillary blood glucose testing

Marie- NUR 130 (4 decks)

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