QMA Insulin Administration Exam 2024 with Verified Solutions

QMA Insulin Administration Exam 2024 with Verified Solutions Amylase - Answer -an enzyme, found chiefly in saliva and pancreatic fluid, that converts starch and glycogen into simple sugars. Autonomic Neuropathy - Answer -damage to the nerves that control involuntary (automatic) bodily functions such as BP, HR, sweating, bowel, and bladder processes, digestion, respiration Beta cells - Answer -a type of cell in the pancreas that produces and releases insulin Blood glucose level - Answer -how much glucose is in the blood at a given time Carbohydrates - Answer -one of three main energy sources for the body; include sugars, starches, and fiber. The body breaks down carbs to get glucose, then provides energy for the body Cataracts - Answer -a medical condition in which the lens of the eye becomes progressively opaque, resulting in blurred vision. Diabetes Mellitus - Answer -full name for diabetes; is a chronic disorder of either no insulin production or improper use of insulin Endocrine system - Answer -comprised of glands that produce hormones that control bodily function. Diabetes is an endocrine disorder because insulin is a hormone Duration - Answer -the amount of time in which the medication lasts in your system Fat - Answer -One of the three main energy sources for your body; comes from nuts, oils, olives, avocado, butter, fried foods, and fatty meat (bacon, sausage, red meat) Focal neuropathy - Answer -nerve damage to a single nerve, most commonly in one's hand, head, torso, or leg. Gastroparesis - Answer -neuropathy that affects th