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what is hypoglycemia? - ANSWER *blood glucose levels less than normal *treatment is aimed at replacing glucose in the body by oral intake, IV intake, and IM injection hypoglycemia symptoms - ANSWER weakness dizziness/vertigo headache hunger blurred vision shakey difficulty concentrating...

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Nur 176 Exam 1 CORRECT QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(GRADED A)

what is hypoglycemia? - ANSWER *blood glucose levels less than normal

*treatment is aimed at replacing glucose in the body by oral intake, IV intake, and IM injection



hypoglycemia symptoms - ANSWER weakness

dizziness/vertigo

headache

hunger

blurred vision

shakey

difficulty concentrating

plaptations

tachycardia

muscle tremors

3 P's (p-uria, p-phagia, p-dypsia)

"cold and clammy bring me candy"



hypoglycemia mental status - ANSWER anxiousness

irritability

seizures

confusion

unconsiousness/coma



what do you do for hypoglycemia - ANSWER *eat/drink carbs: MILK, juice, pop

*15-15-15 rule

*D50 IV

, *glucagon IV/IM/SQ/GEL



what is hyperglycemia? - ANSWER *a condition with elevated blood glucose associated with DM

*fasting glucose >126

*random blood glucose >200



hyperglycemia symptoms - ANSWER nausea

vomiting

dehydration

acidosis

abdominal cramps

fatigue

warm/moist skin

deep/rapid respirations

tachycardia if dehydrated

ketones

3 P's (P-uria, P-phagia, P-dypsia)



what is euglycemia? - ANSWER normal blood glucose levels



what 2 major hormones does the pancreas secrete? - ANSWER insulin (beta cells) and glucagon (alpha
cells)



insulin and glucagon play a major role in what 3 things? - ANSWER carbohydrates

fat

protein metabolism



what are risk factors for a pregnant women being at risk for impaired glucose regulation? - ANSWER
hormonal changes, insulin resistance and hyperglycemia

, what are risk factors for a infant being at risk for impaired glucose regulation? - ANSWER gestational
diabetes, born a large baby, hypoglycemia



gestational diabetes - ANSWER *abnormal glucose tolerance during pregnancy

*resembles type 2 diabetes

*screening takes place 24-28 weeks

*must be reclassified if continues 6 weeks post delivery

*potential complications: increase birth weight, infant hypoglycemic



what are risk factors for older adults for impaired glucose regulation? - ANSWER impaired glucose
metabolism, hyperglycemia



what are risk factors for racial/ethnic groups being at risk for impaired glucose regulation? - ANSWER
genetic predisposition



what individual risk factors contribute to impaired glucose regulation? - ANSWER genetics: insulin
resistance, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome

lifestyle: poor diet, low fiber intake, obesity, lack of physical activity, high intake of saturated and trans
fatty acids

chronic conditions

medications: estrogen, corticosteroids, hypoglycemics



what is retinopathy? - ANSWER disease of the retina that results in impairment or loss of vision



what is peripheral neuropathy? - ANSWER reduced sensation/pins + needle feeling in lower extremeties



What is acanthosis nigricans? - ANSWER a marker of insulin resistance that leaves a velvety darkening
look to the skin and is seen in the neck, axillary, and skin folds of the groin



obesity and central obesity are both associated with what? - ANSWER insulin resistant states

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