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QMA Insulin Administration Exam | Questions & Answers (100 %Score) Latest Updated
2024/2025 Comprehensive Questions A+ Graded Answers | With Expert Solutions


endocrine system - the pancreas is a gland in what body system?



insulin and glucagon - the pancreas secretes which two hormones?



What is the normal fasting or a.c. blood sugar range? - 70-10



What is the purpose of Insulin? - to carry glucose from the bloodstream into the cells for use as energy
and fuel.



What is ketoacidosis? - when the body starts breaking down fat too quickly. the liver processes the fat
into fuel called ketones, which cause the blood to become acidic



What is diabetes mellitus? - a disease of hormone production and regulation originating in the pancreas
that inhibits needed glucose that is used for energy



What is another term for DM? - hyperglycemia



What are the 7 signs of DM? - polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, blurred vision, unusual weight loss,
extreme fatigue, irritability



What are the 2 types of DM? - Type I and Type II( insulin resistant)



How do type 1 and type II differ? - type I is usually diagnosed in childhood, type II is usually diagnosed in
adulthood



What are the 3 p's of hyperglycemia? - polyuria- frequent urination to get excess sugar out of the body,
polydipsia- frequent thirst to make up for the fluid loss from polyuria, polyphagia- frequent hunger
because the body is trying to get that extra sugar for energy.

, 8 signs of hyperglycemia - polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, unusual weight loss, blurred vision, fruity
odor breath, extreme fatigue, irritability



What can occur if blood sugar levels remain to low? - The endocrine system will release adrenaline. if it
stays low for to long it could lead to seizures, coma, or death



What are 10 signs of hypoglycemia? - jittery-anxious-irritable, sweating chills, skin pale cold clammy,
confusion, tachycardia, dizziness, nausea, fatigue-weakness, blurred vision, headache



What is the difference in onset of hyper and hypo? - hyperglycemia is gradual

hypoglycemia is rapid



What are the causes/results of hyperglycemia? - cause is infection, medication, stress, high food intake.

result is high blood sugar, diabetic coma



What are the causes/ results of hypoglycemia? - cause is nausea and vomiting, too much insulin, alcohol
intake, low food intake

result is low blood sugar, insulin reaction



What must be available of the QMA to follow? - the physician's orders



Why is the diabetic residents diet important in managing DM? - skipping or omitting meals can cause
changes in blood sugar levels, for that reason meal consumption is important



How does physical activity benefit the diabetic resident? - physical activity increases insulin sensitivity,
improves glucose tolerance and promotes weight control



What three ways do oral hypoglycemic medications help treat DM? - stimulate insulin secretion in the
pancreas, decreases the amount of glucose released by the liver, delays the digestion of carbohydrates
in the diet



Why is insulin administered by injection? - because it is destroyed in the digestive tract

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