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When should retinopathy screening be done in TIDM, and T2DM correct answer: TIDM: within 5 years of diagnosis T2DM: at the time of diagnosis both need rescreens ANNUALLY if glycemia is not controlled OR every 1-2 years if glycemia is well controlled REFER for laser or Intravenous eye injections if problems Signs and symptoms of diabetes include: correct answer: sleepiness hunger shakiness nervousness sweating dizziness light headedness confusion difficulty speaking anxiety...

First generation Sulfonylurea agents correct answers - chloropropamide (Diabinese) - tolazamide (Tolinase) - tolbutamide (Orinase) Second generation Sulfonylurea agents HINT: 3 G's correct answers - glipizide (Glucotrol) - glyburide (DiaBeta) - glimepiride (Amaryl) Sulfonylurea action (1st and 2nd gen) chloropropamide (Diabinese), tolazamide (Tolinase), tolbutamide (Orinase), glipizide (Glucotrol), glyburide (DiaBeta), glimepiride (Amaryl) correct answers - stimulate the pancr...

TEST BANK FOR MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING 7TH EDITION (ALL 63 CHAPTERS IN ONE BUNDLE) Chapter 50: Diabetes and Hypoglycemia Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 7th Edition

1. A nurse is caring for a 9-year-old girl who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and tells the nurse she is eager to return to school and participate in sports. The mother tells the nurse she is afraid to let her take part in physical activities at school. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? a. "You might want to consider teaching your daughter at home." b. "You are overprotective. Let's talk about this some more." c. "I agree. Her well-being is the most impor...

NR 566 MIDTERM EXAM (VERSIONS A & B ) / NR566 MIDTERM EXAM REVIEW /LATEST ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FOR CARE OF FAMILY|AGRADE 1. Hypoglycemia can result from the action of either insulin or an oral hypoglycemic. Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia include: NR 566 MIDTERM EXAM (VERSIONS A & B ) / NR566 MIDTERM EXAM REVIEW /LATEST ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FOR CARE OF FAMILY|AGRADE 1. Hypoglycemia can result from the action of either insulin or an oral hypoglycemic. Signs and symptoms of hypogl...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient has come to the physician’s office after finding out that her blood glucose level was 135 mg/dL: She states that she had not eaten before the test and was told to come and see her physician: She asks the nurse if she has diabetes: What is the most accurate nursing response? a. “Having a fasting serum glucose that high certainly indicates diabetes:” b. “That test indicates that we need to perform more tests that are specific for diabetes:” c. “Ho...

Emergency Treatment Guidelines Trauma Before entering the trauma area, observe for potential threats or dangers to rescuers and bystanders. Be aware of the potential for further injuries to the child. Observe the scene for signs and mechanism of injury (e.g., head-on motor vehicle injury), which helps determine the proper course of action for treating the child’s injuries. Do not move the child before the arrival of emergency medical services (EMS) personnel unless the child is in danger...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is explaining the underlying pathophysiology of type 1 diabetes to a newly diagnosed patient. Which information accurately explains why the type 1 diabetic does not produce adequate insulin? a. A pituitary disorder inhibits beta cells. b. An allergic response alters beta cell responses to hyperglycemia. c. Alpha cells proliferated in the islets of Langerhans. d. The body’s immune system destroyed beta cells. ANS: D In type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM), the b...

Chapter 50 Diabetes and Hypoglycemia Linton Medical-Surgical Nursing, 7th Edition