Diabetes o a1c - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Nurs 5334 Exam 3 Question With Verified Answers What drugs are used to treat gestational diabetes? - answerMetformin abd Insulin What A1C value indicates diabetes mellitus? Pre-DM? - answer6.5% or greater is considered diabetes o 5.7-6.4%pre-diabetes What fasting and random values indicate DM? - answerFasting plasma glucose—126 or greater is diabetes. Random (casual) plasma glucose—anything greater than 200 is diabetes What are complications of insulin therapy? - answerHypoglycemia C...

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NR 565 FINAL STUDY GUIDE EXAM LATEST WEEK 5 - CORRECT ANSWER-... Thyroid o Diagnosis & Evaluation What labs are used to diagnose? - CORRECT ANSWER--TSH - used primarily for screening and diagnosing hypothyroid and for monitoring replacement therapy in hypothyroid patients -T4 - Used to monitor thyroid hormone replacement therapy and to screen for thyroid dysfunction -T3 - Useful in the diagnosis of hyperthyroidism; can also be used to monitor hormone replacement therapy -TSH lo...

-Chemo Side Effects o Nausea/vomiting (24-48 hr, can be delayed up to 1 week) Meningitis first step o Antibiotics - penicillin (ampicillin) AND cephalosporin o Corticosteroids Multiple sclerosis and urinary retention o Sensation of void heeded immediately (bed pan/urinal @ bedside) o Voiding schedule (start 1/5-2hr then extend) o Drink specific amt every 2 hour; urinate 30 min after w/ timer o Self-catherization Acute renal failure priority o Maintain fluids o Avoid...

NR 565 Final Study Guide | Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Rated A+ WEEK 5 ... Thyroid o Treatment Result of not treating hypothyroidism during pregnancy? Can result in permanent neuropsychological deficits in the child - decrease child's IQ The effect of hypothyroidism is limited largely to the first trimester, a time during which the fetus is unable to produce thyroid hormone of its own Some authorities currently recommend routine screening for hypothyroidism as soon as pregnancy i...

Which of the following is a requirement for drivers with a diabetes exemption? A) Possess a rapidly absorbable form of glucose while driving B) Self—monitor blood glucose one hour before driving and at least once every 2 hours while driving C) Plan to submit blood glucose monitoring logs every 6 months D) Maintain a Hemoglobin A1C value less than 7 - ANSWER-A. Drivers with diabetes should self monitor blood glucose before driving and every 4 hours while driving. Blood glucose monitoring lo...

NURS 5334 Exam 3 Study Questions Exam 3 Study Questions • What drugs are used to treat gestational diabetes? o Metformin and Insulin • What A1C value indicates diabetes mellitus? Pre-DM? o 6.5% or greater is considered diabetes o 5.7-6.4% pre-diabetes • What fasting and random values indicate DM? o Fasting plasma glucose—126 or greater is diabetes o Random (casual) plasma glucose—anything greater than 200 is diabetes • What are complications of insulin therapy? o Hypogly...

PN VATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR LATEST 2023 GREENLIGHT EXAM STUDY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A • Which of these foods should a nurse suggest that a client who is diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia choose for dinner? a. Cooked dry beans, green leafy vegetables, and dried fruits. b. Raw cabbage, tomato juice, and cantaloupe. c. Fresh fish, peanut butter, and oatmeal. d. Cheddar cheese, enriched bread, and yellow vegetables. • A nurse in a prenatal clinic performs Leopold's ...

NR 667 / NR667 VISE STUDY GUIDE 2023 (Latest Updated) Hypertension Presentation: Most are not symptomatic, Occipital Headaches, headache on awakening in am, blurry vision, Assessment:  Asymptomatic  Occipital headache  Blurry vision  Headache upon wakening  Look for AV nicking  LVH Exam:  Carotid bruits  Abdominal bruits  Kidney bruits Diagnostic studies: to look for secondary causes of HTN like target organ damage and establish ASCVD risk: EKG, fasting...

What is the patho of type 1 diabetes? correct answer: Is due to an autoimmune B cell destruction that causes absolute insulin deficiency. That's why they MUST be on insulin. What is the patho of type 2 diabetes? correct answer: Is a progressive loss of B cell insulin secretion and leads to insulin resistance. Will likely start with oral diabetic drugs before insulin. What is required to diagnose diabetes? correct answer: 2 abnormal test results from the same sample OR 2 separate test s...