RNSG 1341 TEST 1 DM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS

70/30 & 50/50 NPH/Regular Insulin


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-NPH/Regular combination
-Give 30 mins before breakfast and supper

,Type 2 Clinical Picture


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-usu 35+ but occurring in children d/t obesity epidemic
-80-90% overweight at time of dx
-LESS dramatic onset
-Might not see classic symptoms of polyphagia, polyuria, polydipsia:
*blurred vision
*slow wound healing
*recurrent infections
*numbness/tingling in hands or feet
*Impotence




S&S of HYPOglycemia


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-Shaking, sweaty, chills
-Rapid HR
-Hunger
-HA, dizziness
-nervousness
-Numbness of fingers, toes, mouth
-Vision changes

If untx: unsteady gait, slurred speech, confusion, seizures, coma




Endocrine Functions of the Pancreas


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, Islets of Langerhans:
-ALPHA cells produce GLUCAGON
-BETA cells produce INSULIN




75/25 & 50/50 Lispro protamine/lispro


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-Humalog mix
-give IMMEDIATELY before breakfast and supper




Type 1 tx


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-REQUIRES insulin
-nutrition/meal planning
-exercise
-BG monitoring
-education




A1C Goal for Diabetics


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7% per ADA standards