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Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - Must get insulin from an outside source. *** BIGGEST difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes is that in Type 1 there is an ABSENCE of endogenous (self made) insulin! - Formally known as juvenile-onset or insulin-dependent diabetes. - 5-10% of all people with diabetes - Generally affects people under age 40 (but can occur in any age) - Autoimmune disorder: body develops antibodies against insulin and/or pancreatic B cells that produce insulin. Results in not e...

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NSG 170: Test 3 (Metabolism); Questions and Answers 100% Solved Insulin CORRECT ANSWER-Hormone produced by the pancreas that helps to decrease blood sugar. Glucagon CORRECT ANSWER-A protein hormone secreted by pancreatic endocrine cells that raises blood glucose levels; an antagonistic hormone to insulin. Cortisol CORRECT ANSWER-stress hormone released by the adrenal cortex that raises blood sugar Euglycemia (normal) CORRECT ANSWER-70-140 mg/dL Hypoglycemia defined as CORRECT ANSWER...

NSG 170 Test 3: Fluid, electrolytes and metabolism - Questions with 100% Correct Verified Answers Hormones involved in fluid/electrolyte balance - Answer Aldosterone (regulates sodium, potassium, possibly magnesium output) ADH (water output) Age related differences for fluid & electrolyte balance - Answer Infants have a high amount of water weight that decreases as they grow. Immature kidneys puts them at higher risk for malnutrition Older adults are less sensitive to thirst and may have...

NSG 170: Test 3; Questions and Answers 100% Solved Metabolism CORRECT ANSWER-The complex process of biochemical reactions occurring in the body's cells necessary to produce energy, repair cells, and sustain life Thyroid Gland CORRECT ANSWER-Thyroid hormone maintains metabolic rate and growth and development of all tissues. Both T3 and T4 are secreted in response to thyroid-stimulating hormone. Calcitonin maintains blood calcium levels by decreasing bone resorption and decreasing res...

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15/15 rule - Answer (give 15 grams of carbs and recheck glucose in 15 minutes) 15 g of carbs = ½ regular soda or juice, 1 cup of milk, ½ ampule of D50, 1 mg of glucagon, 3-4 glucose tablets, 1 Tbs of honey, 4-6 pieces of hard candy, 15 jellybeans C-reactive protein (CRP) - Answer a blood test to measure the amount of C-reactive protein in the blood, which, when elevated, indicates inflammation in the body Carb counting - Answer (counts sugar and starch) 15 g of carbs= 1 carb (1 unit of i...

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