QMA INSULIN ADMINISTRATION EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
QMA INSULIN ADMINISTRATION EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS endocrine system - Answer composed of glands that secrete different types of hormone that affect almost every cell, organ and function of your body. It is essential in regulating growth and development, metabolism, as well as reproductive processes and mood. The pancreas is a gland in the _________ system? - Answer Endocrine System The pancreas secretes which two hormones? - Answer Insulin , Glucagon What is the purpose of Insulin? - Answer To carry glucose from the blood stream into the cells for use of energy and fuel Normal fasting or ac blood sugar range? - Answer 70-110 ketoacidosis - Answer excessive production of ketones, making the blood acid diabetes mellitus - Answer insulin is not secreted adequately or tissues are resistant to its effects Seven signs of Diabetes Mellitus - Answer unusual thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, blurred vision, unusual weight lost, extreme fatigue, irritability what are the two most common diabetes mellitus - Answer type 1 & type 2 What is type 1 diabetes? - Answer insulin dependent, diagnosed in childhood or early adulthood What is type 2 diabetes mellitus? - Answer poor life style choices, excessive body fat, produces insulin but body doesnt use it effectively known as insulin resistance How does aging affect the body as related to diabetes and the pancreas? - Answer Cells become more resistant to the effects of insulin, more difficulty metabolizing glucose, The cells in the pancreas that produce insulin becomes less sensitive with age and don't produce insulin quickly enough to respond to high blood sugar. What are the three P's of hyperglycemia? - Answer polyuria - frequent urination, polydipsia- frequent thirst, polyphagia-frequent hunger 8 signs of hyperglycemia - Answer unusual thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, unusual weight lost, blurred vision, fruity odor to breath, fatique, irritability what can occur if blood sugar remains
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