Nurs 1110: Pharmacology Exam 4a – Questions With
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What is the difference between Type 1: autoimmune destruction of beta cells -->
Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 and Type 2? absolute insulin deficiency
What are the long-term complications Cardiovascular disease, neurovascular disease,
of diabetes? neuropathy, retinopathy
What are the signs and symptoms of BG < 70mg/dL; sweating, confusion, tachycardia,
hypoglycemia? drowsiness, seizures, and coma
What are the signs and symptoms of FBG >126mg/dL; polyuria, polydipsia, polyhagia,
hyperglycemia? weight changes, fatigue, glucosuria
What is a normal A1c target for <7%
diabetic patients?
What is the A1c diagnosis range for Greater than or equal to 6.5%
diabetes?
What is the normal fasting blood 65-110mg/dL
glucose range?
What is the postprandial glucose <200mg/dL but >60mg/dL
goal?
What result of microalbumin will Negative
indicate normal kidney function?
, What is the MOA and class of Insulin Long-acting insulin; gradual onset over 24 hours;
detemir (Levemir)? provides basal insulin
What is the onset, peak, and duration Onset: gradual
of Insulin detemir (Levemir)? Peak: 6-8 hours
Duration: up to 24 hours
What is the patient teaching for Insulin Give once daily with evening meal or bedtime; do
detemir (Levemir)? not mix with any other insulin
What is the MOA and class of Insulin Rapid-acting; immediately, lowers blood glucose
lispro (Humalog)? after meals
What is the onset, peak, and duration Onset: 5-15 min
of Insulin lispro (Humalog)? Peak: 1-3 hours
Duration: 3-5 hours
What is the teaching of Insulin lispro Give 5-10 minutes before meals; must eat
(Humalog)? immediately; can mix with NPH (draw lispro first);
used in pumps
What class is Regular insulin (Humulin Short-acting insulin
R)?
What is the onset, peak, and duration Onset: 30-60 min
of Regular insulin (Humulin R)? Peak: 2-4 hours
Duration: 5-8 hours
What is the key point of Regular insulin This is the ONLY insulin that can be given IV
(Humulin R) administration?
What are the adverse effects of Hypoglycemia, weight gain, lipohypertrophy
Regular insulin (Humulin R)?
What is the class of Insulin isophane Intermediate-acting insulin
(NPH)?
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Terms in this set (67)
What is the difference between Type 1: autoimmune destruction of beta cells -->
Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 and Type 2? absolute insulin deficiency
What are the long-term complications Cardiovascular disease, neurovascular disease,
of diabetes? neuropathy, retinopathy
What are the signs and symptoms of BG < 70mg/dL; sweating, confusion, tachycardia,
hypoglycemia? drowsiness, seizures, and coma
What are the signs and symptoms of FBG >126mg/dL; polyuria, polydipsia, polyhagia,
hyperglycemia? weight changes, fatigue, glucosuria
What is a normal A1c target for <7%
diabetic patients?
What is the A1c diagnosis range for Greater than or equal to 6.5%
diabetes?
What is the normal fasting blood 65-110mg/dL
glucose range?
What is the postprandial glucose <200mg/dL but >60mg/dL
goal?
What result of microalbumin will Negative
indicate normal kidney function?
, What is the MOA and class of Insulin Long-acting insulin; gradual onset over 24 hours;
detemir (Levemir)? provides basal insulin
What is the onset, peak, and duration Onset: gradual
of Insulin detemir (Levemir)? Peak: 6-8 hours
Duration: up to 24 hours
What is the patient teaching for Insulin Give once daily with evening meal or bedtime; do
detemir (Levemir)? not mix with any other insulin
What is the MOA and class of Insulin Rapid-acting; immediately, lowers blood glucose
lispro (Humalog)? after meals
What is the onset, peak, and duration Onset: 5-15 min
of Insulin lispro (Humalog)? Peak: 1-3 hours
Duration: 3-5 hours
What is the teaching of Insulin lispro Give 5-10 minutes before meals; must eat
(Humalog)? immediately; can mix with NPH (draw lispro first);
used in pumps
What class is Regular insulin (Humulin Short-acting insulin
R)?
What is the onset, peak, and duration Onset: 30-60 min
of Regular insulin (Humulin R)? Peak: 2-4 hours
Duration: 5-8 hours
What is the key point of Regular insulin This is the ONLY insulin that can be given IV
(Humulin R) administration?
What are the adverse effects of Hypoglycemia, weight gain, lipohypertrophy
Regular insulin (Humulin R)?
What is the class of Insulin isophane Intermediate-acting insulin
(NPH)?
