NURS 120 MIDTERM EXAM LATEST
2024/2025 ACCURATE TEST WITH
SOLUTIONS
What are anticholinergics used for?
To dry secretions & to treat asthma
what is diabetes type 1? what will lab results show?
insulin deficiency, lab tests will show high glucose but low circulating insulin in blood
The common symptoms of diabetes (4)?
polydipsia (excess thirst), polyuria (excess urination), polyphagia (excess hunger),
weight loss, muscle wasting
diabetes type 1 manifestations?
the big "4" alongside altered mentation, Kussmaul's respiration (rapid deep
breathing), increased frequency of infections, fatigue
diabetes type 1 treatment? and teaching to watch out for?
,insulin dependency for life, monitor blood glucose, diet/activity changes
DKA, microvascular and macrovascular
types of insulin basal and bolus?
basal is long acting so it mimics pancreas action by providing small amounts of
coverage continuously
bolus is short acting so it covers intake by "sliding scale" so it's very individual to the
client
where is insulin and glucagon hormones made/released from?
pancreas
Where does insulin move glucose to?
the cells to use or the liver for storage
What diet should you have for diabetes?
balanced diet in carbs, proteins, and fats
, what is diabetes type 2? what will lab results show?
insulin resistance. There will be high levels of circulating insulin as well as high
glucose levels
what are the risk factors for diabetes type 2?
obesity, sedentary lifestyle, poor diet, age, ethnicity, possible genetics?
diabetes type 2 treatment? and teaching to watch out for?
lifestyle changes (weight loss, diet change, exercise), oral
antidiabetics/hypoglycemics (make sure patient takes it with between meal and
before bed snacks)
what are normal HbA1C results? What is this test for?
4-6 is normal
6.1-6.4 is pre diabetic
6.5 is diabetic
This is the avg glucose levels over the past 3 months (as RBC lifespan is 3 months)
2024/2025 ACCURATE TEST WITH
SOLUTIONS
What are anticholinergics used for?
To dry secretions & to treat asthma
what is diabetes type 1? what will lab results show?
insulin deficiency, lab tests will show high glucose but low circulating insulin in blood
The common symptoms of diabetes (4)?
polydipsia (excess thirst), polyuria (excess urination), polyphagia (excess hunger),
weight loss, muscle wasting
diabetes type 1 manifestations?
the big "4" alongside altered mentation, Kussmaul's respiration (rapid deep
breathing), increased frequency of infections, fatigue
diabetes type 1 treatment? and teaching to watch out for?
,insulin dependency for life, monitor blood glucose, diet/activity changes
DKA, microvascular and macrovascular
types of insulin basal and bolus?
basal is long acting so it mimics pancreas action by providing small amounts of
coverage continuously
bolus is short acting so it covers intake by "sliding scale" so it's very individual to the
client
where is insulin and glucagon hormones made/released from?
pancreas
Where does insulin move glucose to?
the cells to use or the liver for storage
What diet should you have for diabetes?
balanced diet in carbs, proteins, and fats
, what is diabetes type 2? what will lab results show?
insulin resistance. There will be high levels of circulating insulin as well as high
glucose levels
what are the risk factors for diabetes type 2?
obesity, sedentary lifestyle, poor diet, age, ethnicity, possible genetics?
diabetes type 2 treatment? and teaching to watch out for?
lifestyle changes (weight loss, diet change, exercise), oral
antidiabetics/hypoglycemics (make sure patient takes it with between meal and
before bed snacks)
what are normal HbA1C results? What is this test for?
4-6 is normal
6.1-6.4 is pre diabetic
6.5 is diabetic
This is the avg glucose levels over the past 3 months (as RBC lifespan is 3 months)
