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NSG-320 Final Exam Diabetes Ketoacidosis Hypoglycemia
Hyperglycemia Insulin Pharmacology Lispro Regular NPH
Glargine Somogyi Dawn Phenomenon Metformin HbA1c
Endocrine Thyroid Graves Disease Hashimoto Electrolytes
Sodium Potassium Calcium Magnesium Phosphorus
AcidBase Balance ABG PACU Malignant Hyperthermia
Perioperative Nursing Fluids Lactated Ringers Urine
Output Renal Assessment Exam Questions Verified and
Provided with Complete A+ Graded Answers Latest
Updated 2026
Fruity breath, Kussmaul respirations
What are 2 common symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis?
HbA1c (6-7 = controlled)
What is the most accurate lab value for controlled diabetes?
Cold and clammy, need some candy
What is the saying associated with hypoglycemia?
,Hot and dry, sugar is high
What is the saying associated with hyperglycemia?
If the client is alert and has a BS of <70, give 15g of carbs. Recheck BS 15 minutes later and
repeat until sugar above 70
What is the rule of 15?
Onset: 10-30 minutes
Peak: 30 minutes - 3 hours
Duration: 3-5 hours
Lispro onset, peak, and duration
Onset: 30 min - 1 hour
Peak: 2-5 hours
Duration: 5-8 hours
Regular insulin (Humulin) onset, peak, and duration
Onset: 1.4-4 hours
Peak: 4-12 hours
Duration: 12-18 hours
NPH onset, peak, and duration
, Onset: 1-4 hours
Peak: N/A
Duration: 24 hours
Glargine onset, peak, and duration
Somogyi effect. Decrease nighttime insulin or give a bed time snack
What is the term for too much insulin at nighttime, causing rebound hyperglycemia in the
morning (BS would be low at 3am)? What are the interventions?
Dawn phenomenon. Increase night time insulin
What is the term for hyperglycemia in the morning due to increased growth hormone (BS
would be high at 3am)? What are the interventions?
Metformin
First-line treatment for DMT2?
126
Fasting BS above what value indicates diabetes?
Hashimotos
Autoimmune disorder where a client's body attacks the thyroid gland
NSG-320 Final Exam Diabetes Ketoacidosis Hypoglycemia
Hyperglycemia Insulin Pharmacology Lispro Regular NPH
Glargine Somogyi Dawn Phenomenon Metformin HbA1c
Endocrine Thyroid Graves Disease Hashimoto Electrolytes
Sodium Potassium Calcium Magnesium Phosphorus
AcidBase Balance ABG PACU Malignant Hyperthermia
Perioperative Nursing Fluids Lactated Ringers Urine
Output Renal Assessment Exam Questions Verified and
Provided with Complete A+ Graded Answers Latest
Updated 2026
Fruity breath, Kussmaul respirations
What are 2 common symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis?
HbA1c (6-7 = controlled)
What is the most accurate lab value for controlled diabetes?
Cold and clammy, need some candy
What is the saying associated with hypoglycemia?
,Hot and dry, sugar is high
What is the saying associated with hyperglycemia?
If the client is alert and has a BS of <70, give 15g of carbs. Recheck BS 15 minutes later and
repeat until sugar above 70
What is the rule of 15?
Onset: 10-30 minutes
Peak: 30 minutes - 3 hours
Duration: 3-5 hours
Lispro onset, peak, and duration
Onset: 30 min - 1 hour
Peak: 2-5 hours
Duration: 5-8 hours
Regular insulin (Humulin) onset, peak, and duration
Onset: 1.4-4 hours
Peak: 4-12 hours
Duration: 12-18 hours
NPH onset, peak, and duration
, Onset: 1-4 hours
Peak: N/A
Duration: 24 hours
Glargine onset, peak, and duration
Somogyi effect. Decrease nighttime insulin or give a bed time snack
What is the term for too much insulin at nighttime, causing rebound hyperglycemia in the
morning (BS would be low at 3am)? What are the interventions?
Dawn phenomenon. Increase night time insulin
What is the term for hyperglycemia in the morning due to increased growth hormone (BS
would be high at 3am)? What are the interventions?
Metformin
First-line treatment for DMT2?
126
Fasting BS above what value indicates diabetes?
Hashimotos
Autoimmune disorder where a client's body attacks the thyroid gland
