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
can NPH insulin be administered via iv?
no cloudy in an iv bag
“not so fast, not in bag”
NPH insulin
O
P
D
Onset 6hr
Peak 8-10hr
Duration 12hr
assess for hypoglycemia when insulin
peaks
humalog/lispro is a ___ insulin
fast acting
administer humalog/lispro with a
meal
Humalog/lispro
O
P
D
Onset 15min
Peak 30min
Duration 3hrs
Lantus/filargine is a ___ insulin
long acting no essential peak
lantus/filargine has no risk of
hypoglycemia
lantus/filargine can be administered at
bedtime
Lantus/filargine
O
P
D
onset unk
peak unk
duration 12-24hrs
exercise does the same thing as
insulin
drops bs; send pts w carbs snack
if a pt frequently exercises they need less
insulin
if a pt exercises less they need more
insulin
sick days
diabetic is sick, insulin goes up due to stress lvls
on sick days ensure diabetic pts
sip water; hyperglycemia rx and dehydration rx
acute cx of diabetes
- low blood sugar; not enough food too much insulin; CAN CAUSE BRAIN DAMAGE
- high blood sugar; type 1 DKA
- stress due to viral resp infections >250BG
Hypoglycemic s/s
drunk in shock!
stagger, slurred speech, impaired judgement, labile emotions, low bp, tachycardia, tachypnea, pale, cold
Hypoglycemia tx
give a sugar and a starch/protein
if unconscious glucagon IM, dextrose IV
DKA ss
Dhydration
Ketones, kussmaul, K+ high
Acidotic,acetone breath, anorexia due to nausea
DKA tx
iv fluids fast rate
HHNK/HHS/HHNS is
type 2 diabetic only
dehydration, fluid vol defecit
HHS ss
dry, poor turgor, hot, flushed
HHS Ix
administer iv fluids
HHS desired outcomes
increased urinary output, increased bp, moist membranes do not need insulin
long term diabetes cx
related to poor tissue perfusion and neuropathy
- renal failure; poor tissue perfusion
- loss of bladder control; neuropathy
- impaired healing; neuropathy
HgA1C is the
best indicator of diabetes management
HgA1C <6
ideal under control
HgA1C >8
out of control