Van Bockern - Inpatient DM Flashcards
when should a1c be checked (2)
bg > 140 (w.o dm dx)
not done in prev 3 mo
bg target for most pt’s
140-180:
premeal < 140
random < 180
preferred IP insulin regimens
basal-bolus
basal-prandial-correction if pt is eating
what type of insulin is rarely used in IP setting
prandial
most important thing to avoid w. DM in hospital setting
hypoglycemia
underdosing is much better than overdosing
what should you do if a pt becomes hypoglycemic
change orders
always have hypoglycemia orders in place
4 conditions that increase risk for hypoglycemia
renal insufficiency
liver dz
altered nutrition
hx severe hypoglycemia
what do you need to do if you make a pt npo
change insulin orders
2 meds that increase risk for hypoglycemia
sulfonylureas
insulin
what med should you never prescribe to a pt w. underlying renal dz
sulfonylureas
3 rf for hypoglycemia in the hospital setting
changes in renal fxn
changes in meds
changes in nutrition/npo
3 options for hypoglycemia tx
oral glucose - juice
IVD50W
IM/SC glucagon
when would glucagon be given for hypoglycemia
no IV access
most hypoglycemic pt’s respond to __
oral glucose
basal-bolus insulin regimen includes what 2 types of insulin
basal - long acting
bolus - rapid acting
sliding scale insulin regimen includes what type of insulin
rapid acting only -> correction/sliding scale
basal-bolus insulin ex
lantus 10 u hs
PLUS
lispro 3 u q AC
PLUS
lispro correction scale q AC
insulin dosing is meant to mimic
non DM physiologic insulin
3 rapid acting insulins
aspart
lispro
glulisine
2 basal insulins
glargine
detemir