Final Exam NR 601 Study guide correct Questions & Answers

DM1 definition patho - ANSWER or absence of functioning beta cells Autoimmune disorder Asymptomatic diabetes - ANSWER type II diabetes affects nearly 10% of the population, and due to this high prevalence, potentially severe complications Prediabetes labs - ANSWER 1. Prediabetic- fasting glucose consistently elevated above the normal range but less than 100-125. Impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) state of hyperglycemia where 2 hr post glucose load glycemic level is 140-199. RANDOM glucose test cannot be used to diagnose pre-diabetes. Needs to be fasting or two-hour glucose tolerance test. A1c greater than 5.7%. Fasting blood glucose greater than 100 but less than 126. OGTT greater than 140 but less than 200. Diagnostic Criteria of Diabetes - ANSWER However, if the individual is asymptomatic, then a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus requires two positive tests that are separated by at least one week of time. Diagnostic Criteria - ANSWER · AIC of 6.5 or higher=diabetes · Random plasma glucose level of 200 WITH classic symptoms of hyperglycemia or a hyperglycemic crisis · Fasting plasma glucose level of 126 or higher on TWOoccasions(fasting is defined as no caloric intake for at least 8 hrs · 2 hour glucose tolerance test- 2-hour post load plasma glucose level of 200 or higher during an OGTT, following consumption of a glucose load containing the equivalent of 75g of anhydrous glucose dissolved in water (OGTT is also used to screen for diabetes during pregnancy) screening for type 1 and type 2 - ANSWER · You do not screen for type 1 diabetes but you do screen for type 2 if an individual is overweight or obese, regardless of age, and for all adults aged 45 years and older. Tests should be repeated at a minimum of 3 year intervals what is the minimum time interval f