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1
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what is the pathologic cause of type 1 DM?

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destruction of beta cells

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2
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what organ releases glucagon?

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liver

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what does beta cells do?

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secretes insulin

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4
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what pH disorder is associated with DKA?

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metabolic acidosis

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5
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what is breaking down in metabolic acidosis

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fat

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what is the pathologic cause of type 2 DM

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insulin resistance
impaired insulin secretion
overworked beta cells

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7
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what 2 physical characteristics are of a type 2 DM patient that is not a characteristic of type 1 DM

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obesity and age

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8
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which type of diabetes is genetic

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both

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9
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t/f weight loss can cure diabetes

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false

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10
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a patients lab on a routine exam revealed a fasting blood sugar = 140. whats an appropriate intervention for this patient?

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consider repeating FBS, order HgbA1c, start SBGM, education about diabetes

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11
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what serum lab provides the most accurate representation of blood sugar control?

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HgbA1c

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12
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what urinalysis finding is an indicator that blood sugar is not well controlled?

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ketonuria

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13
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what are normal blood sugar values for fasting, postprandial, and HgbA1c?

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FBG < 126
postprandial BG < 200
HgbA1c <6.5%

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14
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a newly diagnosed type 2 DM tells the nurse he doesn’t want to buy insulin he can just use his wife’s because she is diabetic. What 2 things indicate he needs education?

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he is type 2 and needs oral most likely
don’t use meds not prescribed to you

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15
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when teaching a patient about injecting insulin what site should he avoid if he exercises daily?

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arms/ legs bc with exercise, certain parts of the body may absorb insulin more quickly

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16
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if BS is < 80 prior to exercise, what should you teach a patient to do?

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eat a snack before exercise

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17
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name a statement that indicates the patient understands the importance of foot care

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” i need to check my feet every day for a cut and/or infection”

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18
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what is the ADA recommendation for % of fat/pro/carb per meal?

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pro 10-20% (4 cal/g)
fat 20-30% (9 cal/g)
carb 50-60% (4 cal/g)

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when educating patient about type 2 diabetes what should you discuss? (4 things to teach)

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BS monitoring
medication therapy
diet/exercise
complications

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20
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what is important to tell patients when taking Alpha-Glucosidase inhibitors

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must take with first bite of meal

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21
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what class of oral anti-diabetic agents is contraindicated with ETOH use and CKI (chronic kidney insufficiency)?

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biguanides

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22
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what is basal insulin dosing mean and what is its peak?

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its a 24 hour dose with no peak

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23
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a patient has been ordered 15 u NPH insulin in addition to 10 u Novolog R insulin to be given with meals. Which should you draw up first?

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Novolog R - clear to cloudy

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24
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what type of insulin should be used with the sliding scale formula and what is the formula

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short acting insulin
(BG-100)/30

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25
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a type 2 DM has been changed from Metformin (biguanide) to litaglutide glucagon-like peptide 1 agonist (or GLP-1). what is important to tell the patient about his new medication regimen?

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this new med is a daily injection and not an oral med

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26
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name 4 organs that can be affected by DM

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heart
eyes
kidneys
feet

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27
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what ocular pathological condition occurs with DM

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diabetic retinopathy

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28
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what are the macrovascular complications associated with uncontrolled diabetes

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CAD (coronary artery disease)
CVA
PVD

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29
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what are the microvascular complications associated with uncontrolled diabetes

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retinopathy
nephropathy

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30
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t/f - greater than 50% of amputations are performed on DM patients

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true

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31
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name all the things a diabetic must do

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take insulin (t1) or oral (t2)
cholesterol med
baby aspirin
ACE or ARB
HgbA1c test every 3 mo
podiatrist every 3 mo
check feet everyday
ophthalmologist every year
EKG every year
Neurologist every year

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32
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t/f - physiologic stress frequently causes hypoglycemia

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false

33
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When managing hyperglycemic episodes of patients during their hospitalization, the nurse needs to identify the factors that contribute to this. Name 3 of these causes

A

Routine mealtimes, portions, choice
Aggressive Tx of hypoglycemia
Mismatched timing of meals & med therapy
IV fluid therapy with dextran
Certain prescribed meds
Procedural NPO status

34
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A 70 yo with long standing diabetes presents to hospital with fevers, RLE erythema, edema, and 1 inch wound with drainage right medial aspect of heel. She reports she had a pedicure 5 days prior to admission. What is her diagnosis?

A

cellulitis

35
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what complication is most likely related to the ladys cellulitis that had the pedicure?

A

peripheral neuropathy

36
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t/f - eating lots of sugar will cause type 2 DM

A

false

37
Q

name at least 4 clinical manifestations (s/s) of diabetes

A

polyuria
polydypsia
polyphagia
fatigue
poor wound healing (infections)

38
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what serum lab test is most accurate representation of blood sugar control?

A

glycated hemoglobin

39
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what does microalbuminuria indicate in diabetics?

A

kidney disease or early stage diabetic nephropathy

40
Q

what condition occurs when nerve conduction is affected by diabetes?

A

neuropathy

41
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when should you repeat blood sugar after treating hypoglycemia?

A

15 minutes

42
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what class of medications are used to protect kidney function in diabetics?

A

ACE and ARBs

43
Q

what organ’s function or lack there of causes diabetes

A

pancreas

44
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what hormone is secreted that affects blood sugar

A

insulin

45
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what type of hormone is insulin

A

anabolic (storage hormone)

46
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what type of cell secretes insulin and where is it located

A

beta cells in islets of langerhans

47
Q

what action affects insulin secretion

A

eating

48
Q

when insulin increases it moves glucose where

A

into muscle, liver, and fat cells

49
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t/f - the pancreas secretes insulin during fasting periods

A

true

50
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t/f - glucagon is released when blood sugar increases

A

false (decreases)

51
Q

t/f - glucagon is a hormone

A

true

52
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t/f - insulin and glucagon together maintain a constant level of glucose

A

true

53
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t/f - the liver releases glucagon

A

false (alpha cells in the pancreas release glucagon)

54
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t/f - the pancreas has stored glucose and is released in response to insulin secretion

A

true

55
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t/f - after 12 hours without food, the liver forms glucose through gluconeogenesis

A

true

56
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t/f - gluconeogenesis occurs from the rapid breakdown of carbohydrates

A

false (noncarbohydrated substances like amino acids)

57
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t/f glycogen is a glucose that can be stored by our muscles and liver

A

true

58
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what is the BS level for HHS?

A

> 600

59
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what is the BS level for DKA?

A

300-600

60
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if a patient comes in with fruity breath, what do they have?

A

DKA

61
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what 5 things do DKA, HHS, and Hypoglycemia have in common?

A

altered LOC
possible seizures
treat immediately (emergency)
give them more DM education
can be caused by dehydration

62
Q

what is it called when you have a loss if fatty tissue?

A

lipoatrophy

63
Q

DM is the leading cause of what 3 things

A

amputations
blindness
ESRD

64
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what are the s/s of a type 1 diabetic

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young
weight loss
abdominal pain
fatigue
polyuria
polydipsia
polyphagia

65
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what are the characteristics of a type 2 diabetic

A

older
weight gain
slow onset
blurred vision
3P’s

66
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at what BS should a DM avoid exercise

A

BG>250
BG<80

67
Q

if a pt is hot and dry..

A

their sugar is high (hyperglycemic)

68
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what are hypoglycemic s/s (mild to severe)

A

cold
clammy
blurred vision

difficulty speaking
weakness
coordination issues
numb lips and tongue

seizures
LOC
Coma

69
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how do you treat a severe hypoglycemic pt

A

give 1mg glucagon IV or IM
or
give 50% dextrose IV

once able to swallow, give food

70
Q

give examples of carbs for the 15-15 rule

A

1/2 cup juice
glucose tablets
1/2 soft drink
hard candies
4 sugar cubes
3 graham crackers

71
Q

muscle cramps after DKA episode can be from what

A

loss of salt
hyponatremic

72
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whats the treatment for HHS & DKA

A

fluid replacement with NS
correct electrolyte balance by giving dextrose 5% when BS =300
insulin administration (short acting)

73
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what is the serum osmolarity in an HHS pt

A

> 350mOsm/L

74
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what is the plasma bicarbonate level in DKA pt

A

<15mEq/L

75
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what is the common lab levels for DKA and HHS

A

BUN/ Creatinine are both elevated

76
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what is the common treatment for micro and macrovascular complications

A

control BP
control BG
control Lipids

77
Q

what are the s/s for peripheral neuropathy

A

paresthesia
burning
numbness
Charcot’s joint

78
Q

what meds do you take to prevent peripheral neuropathy

A

cymbalta
neurontin (gabapentin)
lyrica
tegretol
mexitil

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