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AC-HPAT Biology 2023 Guide with complete solution Pancreas and Type 1 diabetes The pancreas is the organ that produces insulin, and it plays a major role in regulating blood glucose levels. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not make enough or any insulin. How does insulin work in diabetes? Insulin pumps are small, computerized devices that mimic the way the human pancreas works by delivering small doses of short acting insulin continuously (basal rate). The device also is used ...

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NUR170/ NUR 170 Exam 3: (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing |Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct – Galen Q: V tach has what affect on the pulse Answer: Pulseless = so you must defibrillate Call a code Start CPR and shock patient Q: ventricular fibrillation Answer: Call code CPR Shoke Check carotid pulse Q: VFIB = DFIB so...... Answer: defiberlate patient Q: afib priority Answer: Baseline Labs: PT,INR, PT...

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Hondros Nur 176 exam 1 Questions and Answers 100% correct Interventions to prevent diabetes Maintain healthy weight, diet and exercise Signs of type 1 diabetes 3 polys, blurred vision, cold feet, numbness, shiny thin skin w/ no hair, age 30 and under, sudden onset, underweight, Signs of type 2 diabetes No symptoms at first , later develop the 3 polys, obesity, Nigricans (black line on back of neck) skin tags S/S of hypoglycemia Fatigue, weakness, irritability, reduce co...

Final Exam: NUR2474/ NUR 2474 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Complete Guide | Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A | 100% Correct- Rasmussen Q: Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome (HHS) Answer: primarily type II diabetes Q: Tx. for both DKA and HHS Answer: fluid resuscitation (normal saline), check potassium levels, administer IV insulin (increase BG 50mg/dL/hr) Q: Type I DM Tx Answer: diet, exercise, BG monitoring, insulin replacement, manage HTN and...

Rapid acting Insulin - Answer Lispro is a rapid acting insulin ( 15 min.), so meals should be readily available at time of administration. Patients who take this are at risk for hypoglycemic reaction to occur shortly after administration. Hyperthyroidism- medication administration - Answer Propylthiouracil (PTU) blocks the conversion of T4 to T3, which decreases hormone synthesis, and Lugol's solution (iodine, potassium iodide, together with distilled water) provides iodine needed in the...

NUR170/ NUR 170 Exam 3: (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing Complete Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct – Galen Q: What is the only kind of insulin that can be used IV, is used on a sliding scale, and treats DKA? Answer: short acting (regular humulin R, novolin R) Q: Which insulin can be given bolus? Answer: rapid acting (lispro/humalog) Q: which insulin can be given SQ & IV Answer: Short-acting insulin (Humulin R/ Novolin R) ...

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Exam 3: PNR 105 / PNR105 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacology Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Grade A- Fortis Q: What produced by the pancreas that lowers your blood sugar? Answer: Insulin Q: What are the 3 main side effects of diabetes (symptoms)? Answer: - polyuria - polydipsia - polyphagia Q: Your patient has hypothyroidism and gained weight while eating only a minimum amount, she is always cold, her skin is dry and flaky, and her vital ...