Review five- DIABETES Flashcards
Diabetic pts cannot metabolize
glucose
diabetes insipidus
polyuria and polydipsia leading to dehydration due to low ADH
NOT A GLUCOSE ISSUE
diabetes insipidus urine
more urine; low specific gravity
SIADH
oliguria, not thirsty, sudden weight gain, holding onto water
SIADH urine
less urine; higher specific gravity
polyuria
excessive urination
polydipsia
excessive thirst
polyphagia
increased swallowing/appetite
Diabetes type1 tx
insulin, exercise, diet
Diabetes type2 tx
diet, oral hypoglycemic, exercise
diabetes diet
calorie restriction
6sm meals a day
insulin expiration date is invalid if
bottle is opened
once an insulin bottle is open it has how many days until expiration
30 days
insulin refrigeration
optional at hospital
teach pt to refrigerate at home
Regular insulins
humulin R, Novolin R
RAPID
clear fluid
Reg insulin can be used ___ drip
IV drip
Reg insulin
O
P
D
Onset 1hr
Peak 2hr
Duration 4hr
NPH/intermediate insulin
cloudy
suspension