NUR3196- Module 7 Test| Questions
and 100% Correct Verified Answers
retinopathy - Answer pathologic mechanisms:
Microaneurysms, exudates, hemorrhages, formation of new blood vessels
scarring, retinal detachment. Macular edema may also occur.
associated symptoms:
Progresses from no visual changes to loss of visual acuity and blindness.Symptoms
worsened by hyperosmolar lens edema and cataract formation.
Cardiovascular - Answer pathologic mechanisms:
Accelerated atherosclerosis
associated symptoms:
Hypertension, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, and heart failure
Cerebrovascular - Answer pathologic mechanisms:
Accelerated atherosclerosis
associated symptoms:
Increased risk for ischemic and thrombotic stroke
Peripheral vascular - Answer pathologic mechanisms:
Accelerated atherosclerosis
associated symptoms:
Claudication, nonhealing ulcers, gangrene
, Infection - Answer pathologic mechanisms:
Impaired immunity, tissue ischemia, recurrent trauma, delayed wound healing,
urinary retention
associated symptoms:
Skin and wound infections, urinary tract infections, increased risk for sepsis
hyperglycemia - Answer high blood sugar
Hypoglycemia - Answer low blood sugar
1. hyperglycemia
2. hypoglycemia - Answer 1. symptoms are primarily associated with an excess of sugar
in the blood, while 2. symptoms result from low blood sugar levels.
1. symptoms often develop more gradually, while 2. symptoms can occur rapidly.
1. symptoms include excessive thirst, frequent urination, and fatigue, while 2. symptoms
often involve sweating, shakiness, and confusion.
40
5
200 or less
40 - Answer guidelines for oral antidiabetic therapy for type 2 diabetes:
-onset of diabetes mellitus at age __ years or older
-diagnosis of diabetes for less than __ years
-normal weight or overweight
-fasting blood glucose __ mg/dL or __
-less than __ units of insulin required per day
and 100% Correct Verified Answers
retinopathy - Answer pathologic mechanisms:
Microaneurysms, exudates, hemorrhages, formation of new blood vessels
scarring, retinal detachment. Macular edema may also occur.
associated symptoms:
Progresses from no visual changes to loss of visual acuity and blindness.Symptoms
worsened by hyperosmolar lens edema and cataract formation.
Cardiovascular - Answer pathologic mechanisms:
Accelerated atherosclerosis
associated symptoms:
Hypertension, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, and heart failure
Cerebrovascular - Answer pathologic mechanisms:
Accelerated atherosclerosis
associated symptoms:
Increased risk for ischemic and thrombotic stroke
Peripheral vascular - Answer pathologic mechanisms:
Accelerated atherosclerosis
associated symptoms:
Claudication, nonhealing ulcers, gangrene
, Infection - Answer pathologic mechanisms:
Impaired immunity, tissue ischemia, recurrent trauma, delayed wound healing,
urinary retention
associated symptoms:
Skin and wound infections, urinary tract infections, increased risk for sepsis
hyperglycemia - Answer high blood sugar
Hypoglycemia - Answer low blood sugar
1. hyperglycemia
2. hypoglycemia - Answer 1. symptoms are primarily associated with an excess of sugar
in the blood, while 2. symptoms result from low blood sugar levels.
1. symptoms often develop more gradually, while 2. symptoms can occur rapidly.
1. symptoms include excessive thirst, frequent urination, and fatigue, while 2. symptoms
often involve sweating, shakiness, and confusion.
40
5
200 or less
40 - Answer guidelines for oral antidiabetic therapy for type 2 diabetes:
-onset of diabetes mellitus at age __ years or older
-diagnosis of diabetes for less than __ years
-normal weight or overweight
-fasting blood glucose __ mg/dL or __
-less than __ units of insulin required per day
