NUR 176 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS | TESTED AND
PROVEN ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025
100% (GRADE A+)
what is hypoglycemia?
Ans>>
*blood glucose levels less than normal
*treatment is aimed at replacing glucose in the body by oral intake, IV intake, and IM injection
hypoglycemia symptoms
Ans>>
weakness
dizziness/vertigo
headache
blurred vision
shakey
difficulty concentrating
plaptations
1
,tachycardia
muscle tremors
3 P's (p-uria, p-phagia, p-dypsia)
"cold and clammy bring me candy"
hypoglycemia mental status
Ans>>
anxiousness
irritability
seizures
confusion
unconsiousness/coma
what do you do for hypoglycemia
Ans>>
*eat/drink carbs: MILK, juice, pop
*15-15-15 rule
2
,*D50 IV
*glucagon IV/IM/SQ/GEL
what is hyperglycemia?
Ans>>
*a condition with elevated blood glucose associated with DM
*fasting glucose >126
*random blood glucose >200
hyperglycemia symptoms
Ans>>
nausea
vomiting
dehydration
acidosis
abdominal cramps
fatigue
3
, warm/moist skin
deep/rapid respirations
tachycardia if dehydrated
ketones
3 P's (P-uria, P-phagia, P-dypsia)
why does hyperglycemia occur?
Ans>> because the result of insufficient insulin production or secretion, excessive
counterregulatory hormone secretion, or from deficient hormone signaling
why does hypoglycemia occur?
Ans>> because of low glucose levels and typically occurs as a result of insufficient nutritional
intake, adverse reaction to medication, excessive/exercise and or as a consequence of disease
states
diabetes mellitus
Ans>> a group of diseases characterized by hyperglycemia and abnormalities in fat,
carbohydrate and protein metabolism
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PROVEN ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025
100% (GRADE A+)
what is hypoglycemia?
Ans>>
*blood glucose levels less than normal
*treatment is aimed at replacing glucose in the body by oral intake, IV intake, and IM injection
hypoglycemia symptoms
Ans>>
weakness
dizziness/vertigo
headache
blurred vision
shakey
difficulty concentrating
plaptations
1
,tachycardia
muscle tremors
3 P's (p-uria, p-phagia, p-dypsia)
"cold and clammy bring me candy"
hypoglycemia mental status
Ans>>
anxiousness
irritability
seizures
confusion
unconsiousness/coma
what do you do for hypoglycemia
Ans>>
*eat/drink carbs: MILK, juice, pop
*15-15-15 rule
2
,*D50 IV
*glucagon IV/IM/SQ/GEL
what is hyperglycemia?
Ans>>
*a condition with elevated blood glucose associated with DM
*fasting glucose >126
*random blood glucose >200
hyperglycemia symptoms
Ans>>
nausea
vomiting
dehydration
acidosis
abdominal cramps
fatigue
3
, warm/moist skin
deep/rapid respirations
tachycardia if dehydrated
ketones
3 P's (P-uria, P-phagia, P-dypsia)
why does hyperglycemia occur?
Ans>> because the result of insufficient insulin production or secretion, excessive
counterregulatory hormone secretion, or from deficient hormone signaling
why does hypoglycemia occur?
Ans>> because of low glucose levels and typically occurs as a result of insufficient nutritional
intake, adverse reaction to medication, excessive/exercise and or as a consequence of disease
states
diabetes mellitus
Ans>> a group of diseases characterized by hyperglycemia and abnormalities in fat,
carbohydrate and protein metabolism
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