NURS 117 Exam Questions and Answers
Graded A+
Glipizide - Correct answer-____________ lower blood sugar by causing pancreas
to produce insulin in type 2 diabetic adults.
These stimulate the release of insulin from the pancreas, directing your body to
store blood sugar. This helps lower blood sugar and restore the way you use food to
make energy. Glucotrol is one of these.
Hypoglycemia - Correct answer-- Abnormal decrease of sugar in the blood.
NPH insulin - Correct answer-- Intermediate acting insulin...Humulin N, Novolin
N
glucose intolerance - Correct answer-- A condition that results in higher than
normal blood sugar.
Hypothyroidism - Correct answer-- condition of hyposecretion of the thyroid gland
causing low thyroid levels in the blood that result in sluggishness, slow pulse, and
often obesity
-
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, thyroidectomy - Correct answer-- surgical removal of the thyroid gland
- will have to be on a synthetic thyroid hormone levothyroxine (Synthroid,
Unithroid, others).
- This hormone replacement is identical to the hormone normally made by your
thyroid gland and performs all of the same functions.
TPN (total parenteral nutrition) - Correct answer-- a method of feeding that
bypasses the gastrointestinal tract. A special formula given through a vein provides
most of the nutrients the body needs. The method is used when someone can't or
shouldn't receive feedings or fluids by mouth.
What does TPN contain? - Correct answer-- The solution contains protein,
carbohydrates (in the form of glucose), glucose, fat, vitamins, and minerals.
What happens if TPN stops? - Correct answer-- Hypoglycemia upon abrupt
discontinuation of TPN is a complication that may result from endogenous insulin
levels not adjusting to the sudden reduction in dextrose
What lab shows protein in the blood? - Correct answer-- CMP comprehensive
metabolic panel
- Plasma protein tests are also known as a total protein test.
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Graded A+
Glipizide - Correct answer-____________ lower blood sugar by causing pancreas
to produce insulin in type 2 diabetic adults.
These stimulate the release of insulin from the pancreas, directing your body to
store blood sugar. This helps lower blood sugar and restore the way you use food to
make energy. Glucotrol is one of these.
Hypoglycemia - Correct answer-- Abnormal decrease of sugar in the blood.
NPH insulin - Correct answer-- Intermediate acting insulin...Humulin N, Novolin
N
glucose intolerance - Correct answer-- A condition that results in higher than
normal blood sugar.
Hypothyroidism - Correct answer-- condition of hyposecretion of the thyroid gland
causing low thyroid levels in the blood that result in sluggishness, slow pulse, and
often obesity
-
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, thyroidectomy - Correct answer-- surgical removal of the thyroid gland
- will have to be on a synthetic thyroid hormone levothyroxine (Synthroid,
Unithroid, others).
- This hormone replacement is identical to the hormone normally made by your
thyroid gland and performs all of the same functions.
TPN (total parenteral nutrition) - Correct answer-- a method of feeding that
bypasses the gastrointestinal tract. A special formula given through a vein provides
most of the nutrients the body needs. The method is used when someone can't or
shouldn't receive feedings or fluids by mouth.
What does TPN contain? - Correct answer-- The solution contains protein,
carbohydrates (in the form of glucose), glucose, fat, vitamins, and minerals.
What happens if TPN stops? - Correct answer-- Hypoglycemia upon abrupt
discontinuation of TPN is a complication that may result from endogenous insulin
levels not adjusting to the sudden reduction in dextrose
What lab shows protein in the blood? - Correct answer-- CMP comprehensive
metabolic panel
- Plasma protein tests are also known as a total protein test.
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