NURS 180 PHARM: QUIZ 2 REVIEW
Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+
Difference between Type 1 and Type 2 DM - Correct answer-Type 1: pancreas
produces little or no insulin
Type 2: pancreas makes insulin, but cells resist insulin's action
What are the labs done to identify diabetes in a patient? - Correct answer-
Hemoglobin A1C (Big indicator for DM)
Glucose Tolerant Test
Fasting Glucose
What are the different types of TYPE 1 DM insulins? - Correct answer-Rapid
Insulin
Immediate Insulin
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, Short & Long Acting
Are there any insulins that you shouldn't mix? - Correct answer-Yes, DO NOT mix
long acting with ANYTHING
Long Acting is always by itself
Why is insulin given subQ? - Correct answer-GI tract neutralizes so it doesn't
really distribute it if given the oral route
What is the reverse medication for "too much insulin"? - Correct answer-Glucagon:
IM route
Blood glucose is low, what should you do first? - Correct answer-Assess blood
sugar, LOC, swallow & gag, hospital protocol
Can Type 2 DM become a Type 1? - Correct answer-Yes with modifiable factors --
> Diet & Exercise
3 P's of diabetes - Correct answer-Polyuria, Polydipsia, Polyphagia
Sulfonylureas - Correct answer-Helps secrete insulin
Location: Pancreas
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Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+
Difference between Type 1 and Type 2 DM - Correct answer-Type 1: pancreas
produces little or no insulin
Type 2: pancreas makes insulin, but cells resist insulin's action
What are the labs done to identify diabetes in a patient? - Correct answer-
Hemoglobin A1C (Big indicator for DM)
Glucose Tolerant Test
Fasting Glucose
What are the different types of TYPE 1 DM insulins? - Correct answer-Rapid
Insulin
Immediate Insulin
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, Short & Long Acting
Are there any insulins that you shouldn't mix? - Correct answer-Yes, DO NOT mix
long acting with ANYTHING
Long Acting is always by itself
Why is insulin given subQ? - Correct answer-GI tract neutralizes so it doesn't
really distribute it if given the oral route
What is the reverse medication for "too much insulin"? - Correct answer-Glucagon:
IM route
Blood glucose is low, what should you do first? - Correct answer-Assess blood
sugar, LOC, swallow & gag, hospital protocol
Can Type 2 DM become a Type 1? - Correct answer-Yes with modifiable factors --
> Diet & Exercise
3 P's of diabetes - Correct answer-Polyuria, Polydipsia, Polyphagia
Sulfonylureas - Correct answer-Helps secrete insulin
Location: Pancreas
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