NU 214-1 Medication Classifications Antidiabetic Mason UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers

NU 214-1 Medication Classifications
Antidiabetic Mason UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
What causes diabetes? - CORRECT ANSWER - An improper supply of insulin form the
pancreas


Do you remember what the pancreas does??? - CORRECT ANSWER - Balances the levels
of insulin and glycogen


Glucagon:


Who?
Where?
What?

When? - CORRECT ANSWER - *Who?* Hormone
*Where?* Released from the alpha cells in the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas
*What?* Glycogenolysis
*When?* Released when BG is low


Insulin:


Who?
Where?
What?

When? - CORRECT ANSWER - *Who?* Hormone
*Where?* Released from the beta cells in the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas
*What?* when released,binds to receptors and allows glucose to enter the cells for energy

, *When?* Released when BG is high


What are different types of diabetes and what causes it? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Type 1
Diabetes Mellitus: genetic
-Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: developed overtime from lifestyle- body can't keep up with the
amount of glucose


What are some non-pharmacologic treatment interventions for Type 2 DM? - CORRECT
ANSWER - -weight loss
-improved dietary habits
-regular physical exercise
-occasionally insulin too


What are some non-pharmacologic treatment interventions for Type 1 DM? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Type 1 DM will always require some type of insulin therapy b/c the body does
not release it


Name some S&S of Diabetes. - CORRECT ANSWER - -Elevated FBG
-Hbg A1C higher than 7% (should be less than >6.5%)
-Polyuria: Increased urinating
-Polydipisia: increased thrust
-Polyphagia: increased hunger
-Glycosuria: glucose in the urine


What are some S&S of hyperglycemia? - CORRECT ANSWER - -fatigue
-irritation
-fruity breath


If hyperglycemia continues...