NURS 5334 MODULE 6 EXAM QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE WELL EXPLAINED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE 100% VERIFIED AS CORRECT LATEST UPDATE 2024 GRADED A+[ALREADY PASSED] UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS

NURS 5334 MODULE 6 EXAM QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE WELL EXPLAINED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE 100% VERIFIED AS CORRECT LATEST UPDATE 2024 GRADED A+[ALREADY PASSED] UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS •What drugs are used to treat gestational diabetes? oMetformin and Insulin •What A1C value indicates diabetes mellitus? Pre-DM? o6.5% or greater is considered diabetes o5.7-6.4% pre-diabetes •What fasting and random values indicate DM? oFasting plasma glucose—126 or greater is diabetes oRandom (casual) plasma glucose—anything greater than 200 is diabetes •What are complications of insulin therapy? oHypoglycemia oCan develop lipohypertrophy Accumulation of subcutaneous fat that occurs when it is injected too frequently at the same site oAllergic reactions Characterized by red and intensely itchy welts, breathing becomes difficult If severe allergy develops: •Desensitization procedure (small doses to larger doses) oHypokalemia Promotes the uptake of potassium cells and insulin activates a membrane-bound enzyme with sodium potassium and ATPase that pumps potassium into the cells and sodium out •Drug interactions? oHypoglycemic agents Can intensify the hypoglycemia included by insulin Examples: sulfonylureas, glinides, alcohol oUse with caution with hyperglycemic agents Examples: thiazide and glucocorticoids and sympathomimetics Three drug combination •Metformin •Plus 2 other drugs from