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Nurs 1220 Week 5 & 6 Test WithSolution
Methylprednisolone (Glucocorticoids) - ANSWER -treats & reduces
inflammation, suppresses immune system.
-short period of time to treat rashes, musculoskeletal injury, respiratory
condition.
-increases the liver release of glucose and cause insulin resistance which
leads to working less efficiently.
*INCREASES BGL W DIABETICS.*
Prednisone (Glucocorticoids) - ANSWER hyperglycemic, reduces
inflammation, autoimmune, STEROID.
increases the liver release of glucoses & causes insulin resistance works less
efficiently.
^ BgL w/ diabetics
Insulin - ANSWER A protein hormone synthesized in the pancreas that
regulates blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into tissues.
SubQ injections
, Glucagon - ANSWER -causes the liver to convert stored glycogen
-pancreas releases glucagon in the blood stream when concentration of
glucoses falls too low.
Glipizide (oral antidiabetic) - ANSWER Sulfonylureas- most common.
hypoglycemic, lowers blood sugar by causing the pancreas to produce more
insulin, decrease insulin resistance.
SE: weight gain, antabuse, headache, abdominal pain
DM2
Metformin - ANSWER Biguanides- decreases glucoses production by the
liver, increases tissue sensitivity, risk of lactic acidosis.
SE: diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain and decreases anxiety.
DM2
Levothyroxine (Synthroid) - ANSWER thyroid hormone - hypothyroidism,
myxedema coma, pituitary TSH suppressor, decreases effects of antidiabetic,
beta blockers, increases anti coags, vasopressors, corticosteroids.
empty stomach 30-60 mins before breakfast
SE: constipation
Monitor T4 & TSH, can be given IV mcg
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