Flashcards in EXAM #2: COMPLICATIONS OF DM Deck (21):
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What do the majority of patients with DM die from?
CAD
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What are the microvascular complications of DM?
1) DM Retinopathy
2) DM Nephropathy
3) DM Neuropathy
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What are the macrovascular complications of DM?
1) CVA
2) CAD
3) PVD
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How does DM lead to microvascular injury?
1) Advanced glycation end products
2) Diacylglycerol
3) Oxidative stress
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What do AGEs, DAG, and oxidative stress activate?
PKC B activation, which mediates microvascular damage
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What is the leading cause of blindness in the developed world?
DM reinopathy
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What are the stages of DM retinopathy?
1) Non-proliferative
2) Proliferative
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What characterizes non-proliferative DM retinopathy?
1) Microaneurysms
2) Blot hemorrhages
3) Cotton wool spots
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How is DM retinopathy prevented? How is DM retinopathy treated once it has started?
Prevention
- Dilated eye exam 5 yrs s/p DM I dx or at DM II dx
- Glycemic control
- BP control
Treatment= Laser
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Describe the natural history of DM nephropathy.
1) Glomerular hyperperfusion, hypertrophy, and increased GFR
2) Thickening of BM/ normal GFR
3) Microalbuminemia
4) Nephropathy
5) End Stage Renal Disease
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How is DM nephropathy prevented?
1) Assess albumin excretion annually
2) Serum creatinine annually
3) Glycemic control
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When should Metformin be stopped in male and female patients?
Male= Greater than 1.5
Female= Greater than 1.4
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How does the treatment of a DM patient with GFR between 45 and 60 need to be treated?
1) Refer to nephrology
2) Consider medication dose adjustments
3) eGFR q6months
4) Monitor electolytes
5) Check Vitamin D/ bone density
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How does the treatment of a DM patient with GFR between 30 and 45 need to be treated?
1) Consider medication dose adjustments
2) eGFR q3months
3) Monitor electolytes
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How does the treatment of a DM patient with GFR less than 30 need to be treated?
Refer to nephrology
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How is CKD treated in DM patients?
1) ACE-inhibitors
2) Angiotensin receptor blockers
3) Modest protein restriction
*Refer to nephrology*
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How is the distribution of DM neuropathy described?
"Stocking-glove"
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How is DM neuropathy treated?
1) Better glycemic control
2) Proper foot care
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How can DM nerve pain be treated?
1) TCA
2) Anticonvulsants
3) Duloxetine
4) Capsaicin
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What is DM autonomic neuropathy?
Dysfunction of the ANS due to DM
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