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ADN 520 Exam 4 Questions and Correct
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Describe Type 1 Diabetes
Ans: Autoimmune disease where the body produces NO
INSULIN.
The body breaks down fat and protein for energy which results
in ketones.
Associated with DKA
Often first diagnosed in pediatric patients
Describe Type 2 Diabetes
Ans: The body becomes insulin resistant and only produces a
small amount of insulin.
The body doesn't produce enough insulin to metabolize the
amount of glucose taken in.
Often in older adults.
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What are risk factors for diabetes?
Ans: hypertension
high blood sugar
high cholesterol
obesity
What are signs and symptoms of high blood sugar?
Ans: "hot and dry means the sugar is high"
polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria
nausea/vomiting
fatigue
What are signs and symptoms of low blood sugar?
Ans: "cold and clammy needs some sugary candy"
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More severe. HypoGLY, the brain might DIE.
cool, pale, diaphoretic
trembling, nervous, anxious
HIWASH: headache, irritability, weakness, anxious, sweaty,
shaky, and hungry
What are the causes of high blood sugar? What is the treatment?
Ans: sepsis
stress
skipped insulin
steroids
Treatment: insulin
What are the causes of low blood sugar?
Ans: exercise
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alcohol
insulin peak times
What is the treatment for low blood sugar?
Ans: Awake?: Ask them to eat juice, soda, crackers, low fat
milk
Sleeping (unresponsive)?: Stab them with D50 (IV or IO)
What is the normal range for glucose?
Ans: 70-115
What is the ideal HgB A1C level?
Ans: 6.5 or below but under 7 is the goal
What is the diet for diabetes?
Ans: Diet low in carbs
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ADN 520 Exam 4 Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
Describe Type 1 Diabetes
Ans: Autoimmune disease where the body produces NO
INSULIN.
The body breaks down fat and protein for energy which results
in ketones.
Associated with DKA
Often first diagnosed in pediatric patients
Describe Type 2 Diabetes
Ans: The body becomes insulin resistant and only produces a
small amount of insulin.
The body doesn't produce enough insulin to metabolize the
amount of glucose taken in.
Often in older adults.
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What are risk factors for diabetes?
Ans: hypertension
high blood sugar
high cholesterol
obesity
What are signs and symptoms of high blood sugar?
Ans: "hot and dry means the sugar is high"
polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria
nausea/vomiting
fatigue
What are signs and symptoms of low blood sugar?
Ans: "cold and clammy needs some sugary candy"
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More severe. HypoGLY, the brain might DIE.
cool, pale, diaphoretic
trembling, nervous, anxious
HIWASH: headache, irritability, weakness, anxious, sweaty,
shaky, and hungry
What are the causes of high blood sugar? What is the treatment?
Ans: sepsis
stress
skipped insulin
steroids
Treatment: insulin
What are the causes of low blood sugar?
Ans: exercise
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alcohol
insulin peak times
What is the treatment for low blood sugar?
Ans: Awake?: Ask them to eat juice, soda, crackers, low fat
milk
Sleeping (unresponsive)?: Stab them with D50 (IV or IO)
What is the normal range for glucose?
Ans: 70-115
What is the ideal HgB A1C level?
Ans: 6.5 or below but under 7 is the goal
What is the diet for diabetes?
Ans: Diet low in carbs
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