Medication Aide Insulin Module 3 Practice Exams (Q & A) 2023 Verified

The purpose of insulin in the body correct answers 1. Insulin is produced in special cells in the pancreas called beta cells 2. Insulin allows glucose(the fuel of the body) to enter the cells. Type 1 Diabetes correct answers 1. Needs insulin injections for life 2.The body makes no insulin 3. (IDDM) Insulin-dependent 4. A person can develop type 1 diabetes at any age however usually before the age of 40. 5. Represents about 5% of all cases. Type 2 Diabetes correct answers 1. May or may not require insulin. 2. Typically develops after the age of 40 but can develop in the teen years. 3. In many clients the disease can be controlled with diet and exercise. 4. Represents 95% of all cases What are the 3 P's ? correct answers 1. Polydipsia 2. Polyphagia 3. Polyuria Polydipsia correct answers Increased thirst Polyphagia correct answers Increased hunger Polyuria correct answers Increased urination 4 steps needed to manage Diabetes correct answers 1. Diet management 2. Exercise 3. Medication 4. Blood glucose monitoring. What is Byetta? correct answers Is an inject-able medication used to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. What is Exubera? correct answers Is a human insulin powder for oral inhalation What is the purpose of glucose monitoring? correct answers Is to maintain a consistent, normal blood-glucose level and to treat as needed. When the body has too little insulin or unable to use insulin properly, over-eating or eating the wrong types of food, lack of exercise, illness and stress. correct answers Hyperglycemia Signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia correct answers Increased thirst, frequent urination, hunger, fatigue and/ or unusually sleepy, Irritable, slow-healing cuts or sores, Increased blood glucose, Frequent infections, Fruity smell to breath, Increased ketones and if untreated: will result to ketoacidosis which is life threatening and can lead to death. When a person misses a meal, too much exercise and poor insulin management. correct answers Hypoglycemia