Test 6 Diabetes Flashcards
Classification of one oral hypoglycemic drug
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Diabetes drugs when NPO
Hold?
Consult Dr.
DM II Patho
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DM Risk
Obesity
Type II can progress to type I
Healing
Nervous system and cardiovascular damage
Effects of alcohol on Blood Sugar
Alcohol can cause hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia signs
Tachycardia Confusion Sweating Drowsiness Convulsions Coma Death
Insulin Dosing
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Insulin glargine nursing care
Long acting
Given once a day
Does not mix with other medications
Insulin Manufacture
Almost all is human insulin
More effective, fewer allergies, less resistance
Modified to be more rapid or long acting
Insulin MOA
Promotes entry of glucose into cells
Insulin Pharmakodynamics
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Lab Values for DM
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Lispro Timing of Adminstration
Humulog
Give 5-15 min before meals
Metformin MOA
Decreases gluconeogenesis and decreases insulin resistance
Does not promote insulin release from pancreas