Diabetic nephropathy - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What drugs are used to treat gestational diabetes? - ANSWER- Metformin abd Insulin What A1C value indicates diabetes mellitus? Pre-DM? - ANSWER- 6.5% or greater is considered diabetes o 5.7-6.4%pre-diabetes What fasting and random values indicate DM? - ANSWER- Fasting plasma glucose—126 or greater is diabetes. Random (casual) plasma glucose—anything greater than 200 is diabetes What are complications of insulin therapy? - ANSWER- Hypoglycemia Can devel...

The diagnostic evaluation can be used to classify acute kidney injury as prerenal, intrinsic renal, or postrenal. The initial workup includes a patient history to identify the use of nephrotoxic medications or systemic illnesses that might cause poor renal perfusion or directly impair renal function. Physical examination should assess intravascular volume status and identify skin rashes indicative of systemic illness. The initial laboratory evaluation should include measurement of serum creatini...

Pharmacology Final Exam Questions 1. When administering the drug senna to a patient, a health care provider must inform the patient of which of the following a. This drug is intended to lower blood pressure and is best used in combination with other antihypertensives b. This drug is not intended for long term use c. The patient must limit his/her fiber intake d. Advise patient to change positions slowly to limit the risk of orthostatic hypotension 2. When giving digoxin (Lanoxin) to...

What are some microvascular conditions? retinopathy nephropathy what are some macrovascular condition? aortic stenosis 00:28 01:25 macro-vascular is? large vessels micro-vessels small vessels what are some therapies for type 1 DM? carbohydrate counting daily exercise insulin type 1 diabetes patients lack _______ so it is important for them to have medication. insulin Esophageal varices represent a complication of ________ hyperte...

Postanesthesia care unit (PACU) Second-intention healing Diabetes Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) Fasting plasma glucose Gestational diabetes Glycated hemoglobin Glycemic index Hyperglycemia Hyperglycemia hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS) Hypoglycemia Impaired fasting glucose (IFG) or impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) Insulin Ketone Latent autoimmune diabetes of adults (LADA) Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) nutritional therapy prescribed for...

ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ ACE inhibitors cause a change in which physiologic function? Blood pressure Cardiac output Heart rate Reflexes - -Blood pressure The main effect of ACE inhibitors is reduction in blood pressure. How are ACE inhibitors excreted? Through sweat Through the liver Through the bowel Through the kidneys - -Through the kidneys In addition to hypertension, which diagnoses do ACE inhibitors treat? Select al...

Exam 3: NUR170/ NUR 170 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Review |Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct - Galen Q: What is neuropathy? Answer: Pain, tingling, numbness in peripheries Q: Patients with neuropathy are at an increased risk for _______? Answer: Injury to feet Q: How should patients with neuropathy prevent injury to the feet? Answer: -Wear shoes all the time -Shoes should not be too tight...

Final Exam: NUR1172/ NUR 1172 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Nutrition | Guide with Questions and Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Rasmussen Q: Benefits of long acting insulin Give steady control throughout the day -Holds the blood sugar steady without the peak Q: What is glycosylated hemoglobin A1C, the ideal number, and what does it help determine Answer: -Average blood glucose over 3 months -The number ideal is below 7 -Determines blood glucose overall control Q: How d...

Strasinger AUBF - Renal Disease (Multiple Choice) Questions with Verified Answers What is the primary cause of most glomerular diseases? - a) Sudden decreases in blood pressure - b) Immune system disorders - c) Exposure to harmful chemicals - d) Bacterial infections The presence of dysmorphic RBC casts is indicative of all the following conditions except: - a) Goodpasture syndrome - b) Acute glomerulonephritis - c) Chronic pyelonephritis - d) Henoch-Schönlein purpura In...

Exam 2: NURS 611/ NURS611 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Pathophysiology Guide| Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A- Maryville Q: Hypoparathyroidism Answer: PTH low Ca low Phos high Mag normal Q: symptoms of hypoparathyroidism Answer: Muscle irritability (Trousseau's & Chvostek's sign +) Numbness, tingling of extremities paresthesias GI & muscle Cramps Hyperactive DTR. tetany, arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy laryngospasms dry skin, hair loss, deficit in tooth devel...