SOLVED QUESTIONS VERIFIED
◉ Low blood sugar symptoms: tremors, pallor, agitation, treated with
sugar and carbs. Answer: Hypoglycemia
◉ Taken daily with food, may increase blood sugar, suppress
immune system. Answer: Steroids
◉ Symptoms: fever, nervousness, increased heart rate, diarrhea;
requires immediate hospital referral. Answer: Thyroid Storm
◉ Includes checking blood sugars, rotating injection sites,
monitoring A1C, and recognizing symptoms of hypo/hyperglycemia.
Answer: Insulin Self-Care
◉ Clear and cloudy insulins can be mixed, vials should be rolled and
stored in a cool place. Answer: Regular and NPH Insulin Mixing
◉ Causes vision difficulties, especially when administering
medications for diabetics. Answer: Retinopathy
◉ Administered to treat low blood sugar. Answer: Lispro
, ◉ Results from sudden discontinuation of corticosteroids. Answer:
Addison's Syndrome
◉ Medications that lower blood glucose levels. Answer: Beta
Blockers
◉ Smokers have increased risk of deep vein thrombosis. Answer:
DVT Risk with Oral Birth Control
◉ NPH insulin peaks 4-12 hours after administration. Answer: NPH
Peak Times
◉ TSH levels are elevated in hypothyroidism. Answer: TSH Levels
in Hypothyroidism
◉ Patients should avoid aspirin, as it increases bleeding risk, and be
aware of potential gastric ulcers. Answer: Prednisone Education
◉ Taken in the morning before breakfast, at the same time daily, on
an empty stomach. Answer: Thyroid Medication Administration
◉ Should be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex, consider
timing of last sexual encounter. Answer: Emergency Contraceptives
◉ Applied as a thin line on the inner eye lid, pull down lower lid.
Answer: Antibiotic Eye Ointment Application