Endocrine

Question 1

Describe type 1 diabetes

Answer 1

Insulin dependent - insulin deficiency causes hyperglycemia

Question 2

When is the peak onset of type 1 diabetes?

Answer 2

10 - 15 years old

Question 3

Fasting glucose of ______ indicates type 1 diabetes

Answer 3

> 126

Question 4

Random glucose of ______ indicates type 1 diabetes

Answer 4

> 200

Question 5

What are the manifestations of type 1 diabetes? (3)

Answer 5

• Polyuria
• Polydipsia
• Polyphagia

Question 6

Describe the treatment of type 1 diabetes (2)

Answer 6

• Insulin replacement via SQ injection
• Home glucose monitoring

Question 7

At what age can children be taught to give their own insulin injections?

Answer 7

6 years old

Question 8

At what age can children be taught to monitor their own glucose levels?

Answer 8

4 years old

Question 9

What Hgb A1C level is normal for children?

Answer 9

< 7.5 %

Question 10

Which type of insulin has the following action:

• Onset: 15 - 30 minutes
• Peak: 1 - 2 hours
• Duration: 3 - 5 hours

Answer 10

Rapid-acting (aspart, lispro, glulisine)

Question 11

Which type of insulin has the following action:

• Onset: 30 - 60 minutes
• Peak: 1 - 5 hours
• Duration: 6 - 10 hours

Answer 11

Short-acting (regular)

Question 12

Which type of insulin has the following action:

• Onset: 1 - 2 hours
• Peak: 6 - 14 hours
• Duration: 10 - 18 hours

Answer 12

Intermediate-acting (NPH)

Question 13

Which type of insulin has the following action:

• Onset: 1 - 2 hours
• Peak: none
• Duration: up to 24 hours

Answer 13

Long-acting (glargine)

Question 14

Which type of insulin is given for treatment of DKA?

Answer 14

Regular insulin