Amap3 Flashcards

(27 cards)

1
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Symptoms of diabetes mellitus

A

Increase :
Appetite
Thirst
Urination

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2
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Complications of diabetes mellitus

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Heart attack 
Stroke 
Kidney disease 
Blindness 
Damage nerves
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3
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Types of diabetes

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Type 1 
Insulin dependent 
Type 2
Adult onset 
Controlled by diet and hypoglycemic meds
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4
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Insulin

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Transport sugar into cells, control over the rate of sugar used for energy and storage sugar in the body for later

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5
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Insulin shock

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Low blood sugar (use of too much insulin )

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6
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Diabetic coma

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High blood sugar

Not enough insulin / too much food

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7
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Corticosteroids

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Suppress the body’s natural production of corticosteroids by the adrenaline gland

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8
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Side effects of corticosteroids

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Suppress immune system increasing chances of disease
Puffy face moon face
Edema (water under skin)
Never just stop!

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9
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Oral contraceptives

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Aches :

Abdominal 
Chest pain
Headache
Eye problems
Severe leg pain
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10
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Antacids

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Used to neutralize excess stomach acid

Burning, burping, upset stomach

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11
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Emetic

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Use to cause vomiting and used for accidental poisoning

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12
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Antiemetics

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Relieves nausea and vomiting

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13
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Histamine antagonists

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Inhabit gastric acid secretion

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14
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Cytoprotective agents

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Coats stomach lining

Used for ulsters

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15
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Proton pump inhibitors

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Block final step in gastric acid production

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16
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Storage

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Energy in the form of fat as well as some vitamins are stored in this vital area

17
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Elimination

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Waste products excreted through sweat glands

18
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Sensory perception

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Respond to heat cold pain and pressure

19
Q

Cream

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Oil in water acts as barrier

20
Q

Paste

A

Powder and ointment

Coats and reduces and repels moisture

21
Q

Ointment

A

Oil & water
Retains body heat
Provides extended contact with medication

22
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Lotion

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Powder and water creates a feeling of dryness

23
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Powder

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Promote skin drying reduces moisture and friction

24
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Responsibilities when applying medicine

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Soap and water wash hands
use moisturizer
read labels

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Iron
Red blood formation important in the formation of hemoglobin
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Caution when giving iron
Look for abdominal cramping and constipation | Diarrhea and nausea turn stool black
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Diabetes mellitus
Increase insulin Doesn't burn carbs needed Weak /tired