Diabetes Exam 4 Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is the name of the lab that measures the average blood glucose level from the previous 8-12 weeks
A1C
What disorder is a long term complication to DM
Renal failure
Lispro has an onset action of
15 minutes
Diabetes insipidus is caused by a deficit in which hormone
Antidiuretic hormone
What is the peak time for NPH insulin
4-10 hours
Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia in a DM type 1 patient are
Hunger and trembling
What is the mechanism of action of the medication Glyburide
It stimulates insulin production and increases sensitivity to insulin receptor sites
When drawing up Lispro and NPH in the same syringe, which medication do you draw up first
Draw up Lispro first then NPH. Clear medication first then cloudy medication
If a patient took Lispro at 1630. What time would this patient shows signs of hypoglycemia
- Lispro is a short acting insulin that usually lasts around 2-4 hours
For a DM patient who is NPO and showing signs of hypoglycemia, the nurse knows to administer
Glucagon sub Q
When educating a new DM patient the main goal is
to teach self management skills
How do sulfonylureas work with a patient who has DM type 2
Stimulated the pancreas to secrete insulin
The nurse is doing education with a patient in regard to excessive exercise the nurse knows to tell them
It can decrease the need for insulin and could result in hypoglycemia
A 100 unit syringe is marked in
2 unit increments
A type 1 DM patient is trembling, drowsy and their skin is cool and moist. The nurse knows this patient is showing signs of ________ and quickly provides what nursing intervention
Hypoglycemia and 6 oz of OJ
What is the best time to administer Lispro
Within 10-15 minutes of eating
The nurse explains in type 2 DM the body still makes insulin but
The cells become resistant to the action of insulin
Type 1 DM patients are always hungry because
Their cells cannot use the blood glucose
DKA is a life threatening condition characterized by
A disorder of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins metabolism
The nurse administers insulin at ________ to prevent lipohypertrophy
Room temperature
