NSG 170 Test 3 (Metabolism) Review Questions and Correct Answers
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Module
NSG 170
Institution
NSG 170
Insulin Hormone produced by the pancreas that helps to decrease blood sugar.
Glucagon A protein hormone secreted by pancreatic endocrine cells that raises blood glucose levels; an antagonistic hormone to insulin.
Cortisol stress hormone released by the adrenal cortex that raises blood sugar
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Treatment of hypoglycemia ✅- If patient blood sugar is <60, patient is alert and
oriented and asymptomatic, offer 15 g of protein by mouth.
- If patient is symptomatic, not completely alert, call provider. Order may include:
- Glucagon given IM
- Dextrose injection IV Push (very hard to push)
- Oral medication may cause GI upset, which may go away with time
Proteins and carbohydrates ✅given together for hypoglycemia
Fasting plasma glucose testing (FPG) *finger stick ✅-A diagnosis of DM is made with
two separate test results greater than 126 mg/dL
-The patient should have no caloric intake for at least 8 hours (water is permitted)
Random (casual) blood glucose *finger stick ✅-greater than 200 mg/dL is used to
diagnose DM in patients with classic hyperglycemia symptoms or hyperglycemic crisis.
Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) ✅- 8 oz. of sweet liquid containing 75 g of sugar
- after 2 hours they draw 1 vial of blood
- <140 mg/dL ( not diabetic)
- 140-199 (pre-diabetic)
- >200 (diabetic)
- also used for pregnant women 24-28 weeks (if greater than 140 mg/dL you have to do
the gestational GTT)
Gestational glucose tolerance test ✅- 3 hour test
- 8 oz of 100 g of sugar
- They draw blood before test and every hour
- Fasting before: <95
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