NUR 3110 Exam 2 Review | Questions with 100% Verified Answers | Latest
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Question: signs of diabetes
Answer:
polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia
Question: A1C test
Answer:
Evaluated sugar on red blood cells to get an average glucose level over 2-3 months and is
reflective of patient's adherence to antidiabetic therapy
Question: Metformin
Answer:
Oral drug of choice for initial therapy in most patients with type 2 diabetes Common side
effects include GI disturbances (decreased appetite, bloating)
Question: Glyburide
Answer:
Sulfonylurea antidiabetic that promotes insulin secretion from the pancreas
Question: Hypoglycemic Management
Answer:
15/15 rule if awake: give 15 g oral carbs (gel, juice) and check glucose in 15 min
Not awake/no gag reflex: IV 50% dextrose or IM glucagon (second choice because onset is
delayed)
Question: Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Answer:
Diabetes in which no beta-cell production of insulin occurs and the patient is dependent on
insulin for survival
Question: Regular insulin
Answer:
Short-duration, short acting insulin Can be administered IV, subq Clear solution
, Question: Complications of insulin treatment
Answer:
Hypoglycemia, hypokalemia, lipohypertrophy, allergic reactions
Question: Insulin lispro
Answer:
Short-duration, rapid-acting insulin Subq injection or pump Clear solution
Question: NPH insulin
Answer:
Intermediate-acting insulin Only insulin suitable for mixing with short-acting insulins Subq
admin only Cloudy solution
Question: Insulin glargine
Answer:
Long-acting insulin Once daily subq injection Clear solution
Question: Oxybutynin
Answer:
Anticholinergic agent Indicated for overactive bladder Side effects include dry mouth,
constipation, tachycardia, urinary hesitancy, urinary retention, dry eyes
Question: Hydrochlorothiazide
Answer:
Thiazide diuretic Most widely used diuretic Use in essential HTN and edema Adverse effect:
hypokalemia Significantly interacts with digoxin
Question: Furosemide
Answer:
Loop diuretic Use in pulmonary edema, edematous states, HTN Adverse effects: hypokalemia,
ototoxicity (especially if given with gentamicin), orthostatic hypotension Don't administer too
late in day Significantly interacts with digoxin
Update
Question: signs of diabetes
Answer:
polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia
Question: A1C test
Answer:
Evaluated sugar on red blood cells to get an average glucose level over 2-3 months and is
reflective of patient's adherence to antidiabetic therapy
Question: Metformin
Answer:
Oral drug of choice for initial therapy in most patients with type 2 diabetes Common side
effects include GI disturbances (decreased appetite, bloating)
Question: Glyburide
Answer:
Sulfonylurea antidiabetic that promotes insulin secretion from the pancreas
Question: Hypoglycemic Management
Answer:
15/15 rule if awake: give 15 g oral carbs (gel, juice) and check glucose in 15 min
Not awake/no gag reflex: IV 50% dextrose or IM glucagon (second choice because onset is
delayed)
Question: Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Answer:
Diabetes in which no beta-cell production of insulin occurs and the patient is dependent on
insulin for survival
Question: Regular insulin
Answer:
Short-duration, short acting insulin Can be administered IV, subq Clear solution
, Question: Complications of insulin treatment
Answer:
Hypoglycemia, hypokalemia, lipohypertrophy, allergic reactions
Question: Insulin lispro
Answer:
Short-duration, rapid-acting insulin Subq injection or pump Clear solution
Question: NPH insulin
Answer:
Intermediate-acting insulin Only insulin suitable for mixing with short-acting insulins Subq
admin only Cloudy solution
Question: Insulin glargine
Answer:
Long-acting insulin Once daily subq injection Clear solution
Question: Oxybutynin
Answer:
Anticholinergic agent Indicated for overactive bladder Side effects include dry mouth,
constipation, tachycardia, urinary hesitancy, urinary retention, dry eyes
Question: Hydrochlorothiazide
Answer:
Thiazide diuretic Most widely used diuretic Use in essential HTN and edema Adverse effect:
hypokalemia Significantly interacts with digoxin
Question: Furosemide
Answer:
Loop diuretic Use in pulmonary edema, edematous states, HTN Adverse effects: hypokalemia,
ototoxicity (especially if given with gentamicin), orthostatic hypotension Don't administer too
late in day Significantly interacts with digoxin
