mothers with diabetes may give birth to babies with macrosomnia, which is the condition
of having: - ️️an abnormally large body, birth weight of 4000 grams (8lbs 13oz) and
above
type 1 diabetes is characterized by: - ️️absolute insulin deficiency that results from
autoimmune descriction...
NURS 220 final exam
mothers with diabetes may give birth to babies with macrosomnia, which is the condition
of having: - ✔️✔️an abnormally large body, birth weight of 4000 grams (8lbs 13oz) and
above
type 1 diabetes is characterized by: - ✔️✔️absolute insulin deficiency that results from
autoimmune descriction of pancreatic beta cells
Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome: - ✔️✔️extreme hyperglycemia, assiciated with
dehydration, hyperosmolar blood, and altered mental status
1. Diabetes Mellitus describes a group of metabolic disorders characterized by
____________________________ and __________________________ -
✔️✔️characterized by: elevated blood glucose concentrations and disordered insulin
metabolism
insulin is secreted by the: (organ) - ✔️✔️pancreas
insulin regulated blood glucose concentration, and it's actions are countered manly by
the hormone: - ✔️✔️glucagon
normal fasting plasma glucose levels: - ✔️✔️less than 100 mg/dL
fasting plasma glucose levels that suggest prediabetes: - ✔️✔️100-125 mg/dL
fasting plasma glucose level that suggest diabetes - ✔️✔️126+ mg/dL
ketoacidosis - ✔️✔️low pH from excessive production of ketone bodies
microalbuminuria is a sign of: - ✔️✔️diabetic nephropathy
define diabetic nephropathy: - ✔️✔️damage to the kidneys that results from long-term
diabetes
diabetic nephropathy can be indicated by what sign: - ✔️✔️microalbuminuria (protein in
the blood)
polydipsia - ✔️✔️excessive thirst
, polyphagia - ✔️✔️excessive hunger
polyuria - ✔️✔️excessive urine production
HbA1c measures the amount of glucose attached to hemoglobin, and is used to: -
✔️✔️evaluate long-term diabetes control
type 1 diabetes accounts for what percent of diabetes cases: - ✔️✔️5-10%
type 2 diabetes is characterized by: - ✔️✔️insulin resistance coupled with insufficient
insulin secretion
which type of diabetes can be corrected or managed with lifestyle changes: - ✔️✔️type
2
what causes diabetic ketoacidosis - ✔️✔️severe lack of insulin (skipped injections,
illness, alcohol abuse)
3 main features of diabetic ketoacidosis - ✔️✔️severe ketosis, acidosis, hyperglycemia
5 Sx of ketoacidosis - ✔️✔️acetone breath, polyuria, hyperglycemia, fatigue, diabetic
coma
earliest sign that leads to diagnosis of type 1 diabetes - ✔️✔️diabetic ketoacidosis
3 symptoms that make up metabolic syndrome: - ✔️✔️hyperglycemia, hypertension,
abnormal blood lipids
Foot ulcers are a common complication of _____ because blood circulation is impaired -
✔️✔️diabetes
which type of diabetes requires insulin injections - ✔️✔️type 1
3 acute complications of diabetes - ✔️✔️diabetic ketoacidosis, HHS, hypoglycemia
2 types of chronic complications of diabetes - ✔️✔️macrovascular disorders,
microvascular conditions
Calculate the amount of carb portions per day this person can have: 2000 kcals daily
with carb allowance of 50% - ✔️✔️2000kcal x 50% = 1000 kcal of carbs
1000 carb kcals/4 kcal per g carb = 250 g carb/day
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