QMA Insulin Administration (2025)
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endocrine system the pancreas is a gland in what body system?
insulin and glucagon the pancreas secretes which two hormones?
What is the normal 70-10
fasting or a.c. blood
sugar range?
What is the purpose of to carry glucose from the bloodstream into the cells
Insulin? for use as energy and fuel.
when the body starts breaking down fat too quickly.
What is ketoacidosis? the liver processes the fat into fuel called ketones,
which cause the blood to become acidic
a disease of hormone production and regulation
What is diabetes
originating in the pancreas that inhibits needed
mellitus?
glucose that is used for energy
What is another term for hyperglycemia
DM?
What are the 7 signs of polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, blurred vision,
DM? unusual weight loss, extreme fatigue, irritability
What are the 2 types of Type I and Type II( insulin resistant)
DM?
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How do type 1 and type type I is usually diagnosed in childhood, type II is
II differ? usually diagnosed in adulthood
polyuria- frequent urination to get excess sugar out
of the body, polydipsia- frequent thirst to make up
What are the 3 p's of
for the fluid loss from polyuria, polyphagia-
hyperglycemia?
frequent hunger because the body is trying to get
that extra sugar for energy.
polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, unusual weight
8 signs of hyperglycemia loss, blurred vision, fruity odor breath, extreme
fatigue, irritability
What can occur if blood The endocrine system will release adrenaline. if it
sugar levels remain to stays low for to long it could lead to seizures, coma,
low? or death
jittery-anxious-irritable, sweating chills, skin pale
What are 10 signs of
cold clammy, confusion, tachycardia, dizziness,
hypoglycemia?
nausea, fatigue-weakness, blurred vision, headache
What is the difference in hyperglycemia is gradual
onset of hyper and hypoglycemia is rapid
hypo?
What are the cause is infection, medication, stress, high food
causes/results of intake.
hyperglycemia? result is high blood sugar, diabetic coma
cause is nausea and vomiting, too much insulin,
What are the causes/
alcohol intake, low food intake
results of hypoglycemia?
result is low blood sugar, insulin reaction
What must be available the physician's orders
of the QMA to follow?
Why is the diabetic skipping or omitting meals can cause changes in
residents diet important blood sugar levels, for that reason meal
in managing DM? consumption is important
How does physical physical activity increases insulin sensitivity,
activity benefit the improves glucose tolerance and promotes weight
diabetic resident? control
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