PEDS- Exam 3 Flashcards
Diabetes mellitus is what
a metabolic deficiency of insulin
Type 1 diabetes is characterized by
destruction of pancreatic beta cells
Type 2 diabetes is characterized by
it is a chronic condition characterized by insulin resistance and/ or insufficient insulin production
What is a type 1 diabetic dependent on
insulin because they will not be able to produce their own
Risk factors for type 1 diabetes
genetic predisposition, autoimmune factors, environmental triggers
Expected findings of diabetes type 1
hypoglycemia ( cold and clammy you need some candy), hyperglycemia (high and dry sugar high)
Tell me the findings for hypoglycemia
blood glucose less than 60
hunger, lightheaded, cool skin, diaphoresis (cool skin)
tachy.
neuro
headache
difficulty in thinking
slurred speech
tell me the findings for hyperglycemia
blood glucose greater than 250
thirst
polyuria
n/v
dry mucous
weak pulse
warm dry
neuro
confusion
weakness
diminished reflexes
telltale sign of type 1 in DKA
fruity breath
Diagnostic test for diabetes type 1
fasting blood glucose ( 126 or more after an 8-hour fast)
oral glucose tolerance test (200 mg or more in the 2-hour sample)
Random blood glucose ( 200 mg or more with symptoms of diabetes
education for fasting blood glucose
ensure an 8-hour fast (only water), postpone antidiabetic medications until after the test
education for oral glucose tolerance test
balanced diet for 3 days before fasting for 8 hours
initial fasting blood glucose drawn
consume specified glucose, blood glucose levels drawn every 30 min for 2 hours
monitor for hypoglycemia
Diabetes type 1 treatment
only treatment is insulin
insulin pump, insulin injections
Diabetes type 1 nursing education
-rotate injection sites, which helps maintain a consistent absorption rate
-inject at 90-degree pinch
- when mixing insulin draw short insulin first followed by long-acting
Diabetes type 1 complication
DKA - ketone accumulation in the blood urine and lungs
-Hyperglycemia >330
-glycosuria glucose in urine
-acidosis
- fruity breath
diabetes type 1 nursing consideration
-provide isotonic fluid
-blood glucose approaches 250 add glucose to IV fluids to maintain levels between 120-240
-MMonitor glucose and potassium
-administer sodium bicarbonate for acidosis
-maybe provide oxygen
Growth hormone disorder deficiency
not enough GH -> slowed growth in children ->metabolic effects in adults
growth hormones deficiency risk factors
structural factors (tumors, traumas)
heredity disorders
deficiencies of TSH or ACTH
most often idiopathic
Growth hormone excess
too much can lead to gigantism or acromegaly in adults
GH deficiency expected findings
-short stature but proportional height and weight
- delayed closure of growth plates
- delayed teeth/ underdeveloped jaw
-increased insulin sensitivity
-standard deviation might have growth rate slower than whats expected
GH excess expected findings
before closing of epiphyseal plate
-excessive height and rapid growth
-longer limbs due to continued growth of limbs
-larger heads and feet
-prominent forehead and jaw
after closing the epiphyseal plate
-thickened skin
-deep voice
-excessive sweating and body odor
-headaches and vision problems
-sleep apnea also due to enlarged organs
labs and diagnostic for GH deficiency
plasma insulin, gh stimulation, skeletal survey
labs and diagnostic for GH excess
elevated IGF-1 levels are a key indication of GH excess
oral glucose tolerance test (gold standard!! Normally GH levels lower after glucose but in excess they remain elevated)
prolactin levels
MRI
Nursing care for both GH-deficient and excess
-Height ! and weight tracked
-measure every 6 months under 3 and yearly over 3
-address psychosocial concerns
-encourage realistic age-appropriate goals
Patient education for both GH-deficient and excess
-minimal side effects of meds with proper dosing
- supports muscle growth and self-esteem
-injection teaches subcutaneous
- frequency 6-7 times a week
- important to adhere
-reassess need in early adulthood
What is the medication used for GH
somatropin
administered via subcutaneous
use cautiously in children receiving insulin
Tay Sachs + risk + findings
rare genetic disorder
caused by a deficiency of enzyme Hex-A
Risk
autosomal recessive
Ashkenazi jew descent
Findings
developmental delays
muscle weakness
increased startle reflex
cherry spot on the retina
seizures
vision/hearing loss
Phenylketonuria
inherited disorder newborn lacks enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase cant convert into tyrosine leads to accumulation causing cognitive impairment
Phenylketonuria risk factor and expected findings
risk: pku inherited as an autosomal recessive trait
finding
-growth failure
-frequent vomiting
-irritability
-musty odor to urine
-microcephaly
-heart defects
- blue eyes, fair skin, blonde hair
Labs for tay sachs
genetic testing for mutations in the HEXA gene, enzyme activity assays to check hex-a levels in blood or tissue, prenatal testing for at risk families