quiz Flashcards
diabetes: GREEK; means
“to flow through”
Mellitus; Latin; means
“honeyed”
Caused by autoimmune reaction
(body attacks itself by mistake)
stops body making insulin
type 1 diabetes mellitus
Usually in children, teens and
young adults
type 1 diabetes mellitus
Needs insulin everyday
type 1 diabetes mellitus
Body doesn’t use insulin well and
can’t keep blood sugar @ normal
levels
type 2 diabetes mellitus
Chronic, diagnosed in adults
type 2 diabetes mellitus
Pregnant women who never had
diabetes
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Risk for health problems for baby
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Usually gone after delivery but
increases risk for type 2 diabetes
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
what are the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus?
heart disease and stroke
Give some symptoms of DIABETES MELLITUS
- Always thirsty
- Blurry vision
- Wounds that won’t heal
- Vaginal infections
- Always tired
- Sexual problems
- Numbness or tingling in hands and
feet - Frequent urination
- Systemic weight loss
GIVE NURSING MANAGEMENT FOR DIABETES MELLITUS
- Review glucose instability factors
- Educate client about diet, exercise,
healthy lifestyle, and hyper/
hypoglycemia event - Monitor VS; I&O and weight
- Discuss anti-diabetic medication
MOA - Check injection sites periodically
- Educate about home glucose
monitoring
WHAT ARE THE DIETARY MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES MELLITUS ?
● High Fiber Diet
● Low Fat Diet
: known as heart attack; most common form of
coronary heart disease (CHD). MYO
Myocardial Infarction:
Myo MEANS
muscle
Cardial means
pertaining to THE heart
Infarction means
tissue death d/t lack of blood supply
Signs and Symptoms of MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
- Angina
- Pain or discomfort (left shoulder
and arm, back, neck, jaw,
stomach) - Difficulty of breathing
- Cold sweat
- Heartburn
- Dizziness and lightheadedness
- N/V
- Rapid or irregular heartbeats
GIVE THE 4 MEDICAL MANAGEMENT OF MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
( PCCC)
- Pharmacologic Therapy
- Cardiac catheterization
- Coronary angioplasty
- Coronary artery bypass (CABG)
GIVE THE Nursing Management OF MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION (at least 3)
- Assess history of illnesses
- Monitor VS (BP and pulse rate)
- Administer medications
- Monitor Pain
- IV and oxygen therapy (as
ordered) - Obtain diagnostics
- Assess for shortness of breath,
dyspnea, crackles - Weigh PT
- Provide adequate rest
- Initiate cardiac rehabilitation
what is the Dietary Management of MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
Recommended Diet:
● Low Salt
● Low Fat/ Cholesterol
● High Fiber
GIVE ATLEAST 2 MANAGEMENT OF MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
- Cut salt intake to < 2-2.5
grams/day (avoid hypertension) - Take high fiber diet (whole grains,
otas, leafy veggies, etc) - AVOID junkfood
- increase fluid intake
BONUS TRIVIA
Calcium deposits are part of artery-clogging plaque. They contribute to
stiffening of arteries and interfere with
action of heart valves.