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Nura 1550- Diabetes Mellitus Exam Questions and Answers Thiazolidinendioines adverse effect - Answer-Adverse effect- GI upset, liver injury, CHF Thiazolidinendioines contradictions - Answer-Contradictions- active liver disease, symptomatic congestive heart failure Thiazolidinendioines interactions - Answer-Interactions-increased serum levels with gemfibrozil Meglitinides - Answer-1. Repaglinide (take 30 min before meals), nateglinide 2. Action- stimulate pancreas to produce insulin...

You are examining a 9-month-old infant who you suspect has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following would be inconsistent with a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis in an infant? abdominal distention recurrent URI diarrhea salty taste when kissed - Correct Answer: diarrhea These are all signs consistent with cystic fibrosis in an infant. Other signs include: chronic cough, and persistent vomiting, especially with cough. Which of the following statements should the nurse practitioner consider co...

FNP Exam Questions Bank with 100% Correct Answers & Explanations You are examining a 9-month-old infant who you suspect has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following would be inconsistent with a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis in an infant? abdominal distention recurrent URI diarrhea salty taste when kissed - Correct Answer: diarrhea These are all signs consistent with cystic fibrosis in an infant. Other signs include: chronic cough, and persistent vomiting, especially with cough. Wh...

CMN 568 Unit 4 SG Exam Review Questions and Answers. Chapter 15: GI Disorders (McPhee, pp. 589-612) Dyspepsia:  Essentials of Diagnosis: o Predominant epigastric pain for at least 1 month. o May be associated epigastric fullness, nausea, heartburn, or vomiting. o Endoscopy is warranted in all patients age 60 years or older & selected younger patients w/ alarm features. o In all other patients, testing for Helicobacter pylori is recommended; if positive, antibacterial treatment is giv...

incidence of MI 7 year DM/prior MI DM no prior MI 18.8%; DM no prior ME 20.2%; no DM no prior MI 3.5; DM and prior MI 45% Drugs that increase/decrease blood sugar decrease: alcohol; increase steroids, atypical antipsych (those are the maor ones) 4 ways to dx diabetes fasting >126; 2 hour post prand >200; A1c >=6.5, casual and DM symptoms >=200 3 ways for prediabetes fasting 100-125; 2 hour post prand 140-199; A1c 5.7-6.4% ADA recommendations for dealin...

Is insulin required for type 1 diabetes? - Answer -yes--there is autoimmune pancreatic beta cell destruction and unable to produce endogenous insulin* What is the typical therapy for a type 1 diabetic: - Answer -life long insulin* -basal insulin -boluses of short-acting insulin to provide coverage for meals and snacks Symptoms of diabetes mellitus: - Answer -involuntary weight loss -polyuria -polydipsia -polyphagia Symptoms of ketoacidosis: - Answer -dehydration -abdominal pain -...

CMN 568 Unit 4 SG Exam Review Questions and Answers . CMN 568 Unit 4 SG Chapter 15: GI Disorders (McPhee, pp. 589-612) Dyspepsia:  Essentials of Diagnosis: o Predominant epigastric pain for at least 1 month. o May be associated epigastric fullness, nausea, heartburn, or vomiting. o Endoscopy is warranted in all patients age 60 years or older & selected younger patients w/ alarm features. o In all other patients, testing for Helicobacter pylori is recommended; if positive, antibacter...

CMN 568 Unit 4 SG Exam Review Questions and Answers. CMN 568 Unit 4 SG Chapter 15: GI Disorders (McPhee, pp. 589-612) Dyspepsia:  Essentials of Diagnosis: o Predominant epigastric pain for at least 1 month. o May be associated epigastric fullness, nausea, heartburn, or vomiting. o Endoscopy is warranted in all patients age 60 years or older & selected younger patients w/ alarm features. o In all other patients, testing for Helicobacter pylori is recommended; if positive, antibacteri...

  How can you differentiate between Cushing and Addison disease? (in terms of secreting hormone). - Answer: Cushing: HYPERsecretion of Cortisol "C for Cushing, C for Cortisol". ADDison: HYPOsecretion of Cortisol & Aldosterone "ADD - Aldosterone" Mnemonic for Cushing - Answer: Mnemonic STRESSED Skin fragile Truncal obesity w/ small arms Rounded face "Moon face". Reproductive- amenorrhea and ED. Ecchymosis and Elevated BP Stretchmark on abdominal (purple color) Sugar e...

What is the first step in the process of diabetes self management education? A. Assessment B. Goal setting C. Diagnosis D. Referral A. Assessment Which of the following options is an outcome of personal record keeping in relation to physical activity, according to recent studies? A. Those who keep logs of physical activity are more adherent to other elements of therapy (ie diet, medication) B. Those who keep exercise logs are more likely to enroll in organized exercise programs (ie gym m...