Chapter 20: Neurological Emergencies Flashcards
1
Q
Hyper vs Hypoglycemia
A
Hyper >120
Hypo <80 mm/dl
2
Q
Aplha and Beta cells
A
alpha- glucagon
beta- insulin
3
Q
DKA
A
nausea
body aches
vomiting
AMS
lack of insulin present
4
Q
Polys
A
Polyuria- frequent urination
polydipsia- increase thirst
polyphagia- severe hunger
5
Q
Common oral meds
A
glipzide
glyburide
metformin
pioglitzaone
exenatide
sitagliptin
6
Q
Hypersmolar hyperglycemia nonketotic syndrome (HHNS)
A
-hyperglycemia for prolonged period of time
-wounds do not heal, numbness in hands and feet, blindness, renal failure
7
Q
AEIOU-TIPS (altered mental status)
A
alcohol
epilepsy
inslulin
opiates
uremia
trauma
infection
poisioning
shock
8
Q
Sickle Cell
A
Anemia
gallstones
jaundice
splenic dysfunction
9
Q
Blood make up
A
erythrocytes RBC 42-47%
leuokocytes WBC .1-.2%
platelets 4-7% blood
plasma 92% water
