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QMA Insulin Administration Exam
Questions And Answers 100% Pass
Endocrine system - ANS the pancreas is a gland in what body system?
insulin and glucagon - ANS the pancreas secretes which two hormones?
What is the normal fasting or a.c. blood sugar range? - ANS 70-10
What is the purpose of Insulin? - ANS to carry glucose from the bloodstream into the cells for
use as energy and fuel.
What is ketoacidosis? - ANS when the body starts breaking down fat too quickly. the liver
processes the fat into fuel called ketones, which cause the blood to become acidic
What is diabetes mellitus? - ANS a disease of hormone production and regulation originating
in the pancreas that inhibits needed glucose that is used for energy
What is another term for DM? - ANS hyperglycemia
What are the 7 signs of DM? - ANS polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, blurred vision, unusual
weight loss, extreme fatigue, irritability
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What are the 2 types of DM? - ANS Type I and Type II( insulin resistant)
How do type 1 and type II differ? - ANS type I is usually diagnosed in childhood, type II is
usually diagnosed in adulthood
What are the 3 p's of hyperglycemia? - ANS polyuria- frequent urination to get excess sugar
out of the body, polydipsia- frequent thirst to make up for the fluid loss from polyuria,
polyphagia- frequent hunger because the body is trying to get that extra sugar for energy.
8 signs of hyperglycemia - ANS polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, unusual weight loss, blurred
vision, fruity odor breath, extreme fatigue, irritability
What can occur if blood sugar levels remain to low? - ANS The endocrine system will release
adrenaline. if it stays low for to long it could lead to seizures, coma, or death
What are 10 signs of hypoglycemia? - ANS jittery-anxious-irritable, sweating chills, skin pale
cold clammy, confusion, tachycardia, dizziness, nausea, fatigue-weakness, blurred vision,
headache
What is the difference in onset of hyper and hypo? - ANS hyperglycemia is gradual
hypoglycemia is rapid
What are the causes/results of hyperglycemia? - ANS cause is infection, medication, stress,
high food intake.
result is high blood sugar, diabetic coma
What are the causes/ results of hypoglycemia? - ANS cause is nausea and vomiting, too
much insulin, alcohol intake, low food intake
result is low blood sugar, insulin reaction
QMA Insulin Administration Exam
Questions And Answers 100% Pass
Endocrine system - ANS the pancreas is a gland in what body system?
insulin and glucagon - ANS the pancreas secretes which two hormones?
What is the normal fasting or a.c. blood sugar range? - ANS 70-10
What is the purpose of Insulin? - ANS to carry glucose from the bloodstream into the cells for
use as energy and fuel.
What is ketoacidosis? - ANS when the body starts breaking down fat too quickly. the liver
processes the fat into fuel called ketones, which cause the blood to become acidic
What is diabetes mellitus? - ANS a disease of hormone production and regulation originating
in the pancreas that inhibits needed glucose that is used for energy
What is another term for DM? - ANS hyperglycemia
What are the 7 signs of DM? - ANS polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, blurred vision, unusual
weight loss, extreme fatigue, irritability
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What are the 2 types of DM? - ANS Type I and Type II( insulin resistant)
How do type 1 and type II differ? - ANS type I is usually diagnosed in childhood, type II is
usually diagnosed in adulthood
What are the 3 p's of hyperglycemia? - ANS polyuria- frequent urination to get excess sugar
out of the body, polydipsia- frequent thirst to make up for the fluid loss from polyuria,
polyphagia- frequent hunger because the body is trying to get that extra sugar for energy.
8 signs of hyperglycemia - ANS polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, unusual weight loss, blurred
vision, fruity odor breath, extreme fatigue, irritability
What can occur if blood sugar levels remain to low? - ANS The endocrine system will release
adrenaline. if it stays low for to long it could lead to seizures, coma, or death
What are 10 signs of hypoglycemia? - ANS jittery-anxious-irritable, sweating chills, skin pale
cold clammy, confusion, tachycardia, dizziness, nausea, fatigue-weakness, blurred vision,
headache
What is the difference in onset of hyper and hypo? - ANS hyperglycemia is gradual
hypoglycemia is rapid
What are the causes/results of hyperglycemia? - ANS cause is infection, medication, stress,
high food intake.
result is high blood sugar, diabetic coma
What are the causes/ results of hypoglycemia? - ANS cause is nausea and vomiting, too
much insulin, alcohol intake, low food intake
result is low blood sugar, insulin reaction
