Insulin resistance and dm Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

 REAL HESI RN Med SURG  ALL VERSIONS IN ONE DEAL  QUESTIONS FROM REAL TEST  (I scored 1413!!!) SAMPLES/PREVIEWS 2022 HESI Med-Surg v2 16. an older adult male is admitted three days after a fall because his wife called 911 this morning when he became confused. the client has a history of chronic kidney disease and diabetes and has vital signs on admission heart rate 120 beats respirations 12 breaths and blood pressure 180/96. which assessment f...

NUR 231 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+ What is the insulin to carb ratio? 1 unit to 15gm carbs What are the food classification categories? carbs, fats, proteins (fiber) What 5 things should someone with diabetes that wants to drink alcohol do? 1. Talk to MD 2. glucagon and hypoglycemia 3. Get a medical bracelet 4. Understand alcoholic intake quantity 5. Educate friends What happens to the blood sugar of someone with diabetes when they drink alcohol? mod...

hyperlipidemia - Answer- high cholesterol levels in the blood, which can lead to heart dz, stroke and other problems caused by block arteries Atherosclerosis - Answer- Changes in the walls of large arteries consisting of lipid deposits on the artery walls, which incidences can be reduced with proper treatment of hyperlipidemia Treatment goal of hyperlipidemia - Answer- lowering of the cholesterol to appropriate levels to decrease the risk of heart attack and stroke Non-pharmacology treatm...

NR 566 NEWEST 2024 FORM A AND FORM B (EACH 200Q&As) ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+. Drugs associated risk for bone loss which should be monitored --------CORRECT ANSWER------Aromatase inhibitors Thyroid hormones Glucocorticoids PPIs SSRIs Clinical signs and symptoms DM --------CORRECT ANSWER------Increased thirst Frequent urination Extreme hunger Unexplained weight loss Presence of ketones in the urine (ketones are a byproduct of the breakdown of muscle and fat that happens wh...

Maryville NURS 615- Exam V/ EXAM 5 What assessments should be made before prescribing any antihypertensive agent? - ANSWER BP, RF, and head to toe assessment. Assess diet, sodium intake, electrolytes, and potassium levels. Prior to prescribing any antihypertensives, creatinine and BUN levels should be evaluated. Confirmation of elevated BP at 3 different times. Children over 3 years old should be assessed at least once at every visit-prefer...

The principle sign of diabetes Hyperglycemia s/s of diabetes -Polyuria -Polydipsia -Ketonuria -Weight loss Type 1 DM onset -Accounts for 5% of DM cases -As a rule, develops during childhood/adolescence; can develop during adulthood Primary defect in DM1 -Destruction of pancreatic beta cells d/t autoimmune response -Trigger for response is unknown, but genetic, environmental, and infectious factors likely have a part What are beta cells Cells responsible for insulin synthesis and release into...

NGR6172 Endocrine: Questions With Correct Answers Latest Update 2024 (GRADED A+) What does hyperinsulinemia do to the body? - ANSWER-- Increases smooth muscle proliferation - increases angiotensin II - enhances sympathetic activation DRUGS FOR DIABETES □ Sustained hyperglycemia, polyuria, polydipsia, ketonuria, and weight loss are clinical signs of____________? - ANSWER-Diabetes mellitus (DM) DRUGS FOR DIABETES □ What is the skin manifestation that may be present with DM? - ANSWER-Ac...

NR 566 MIDTERM EXAM NEWEST 2024 FORM A AND FORM B (EACH 200Q&As) ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+. Drugs associated risk for bone loss which should be monitored --------CORRECT ANSWER------Aromatase inhibitors Thyroid hormones Glucocorticoids PPIs SSRIs Clinical signs and symptoms DM --------CORRECT ANSWER------Increased thirst Frequent urination Extreme hunger Unexplained weight loss Presence of ketones in the urine (ketones are a byproduct of the breakdown of muscle and fat th...

Diabetes: a metabolic disorder affecting insulin production and insulin resistance Type I DM: -an autoimmune disease with an acute onset -most prominent in children, teens, and adults <30 -*beta cells in the pancreas are destroyed*, causing an inability to produce a sufficient amount of insulin or none at all -cannot be prevented or cured -requires insulin injections for life Type II DM: -has a gradual onset -NOT autoimmune -*insulin resistance* and beta cell dysfunction occurs preventing c...

Diabetes Mellitus Definition Group of diseases characterized by hyperglycemia and abnormalities in fat, carbohydrate, and protein metabolism Incidence Prevalence in general population is estimated at 7.8%, or 23.6 million people Higher incidence occurring among school-age obese children who have poor diets and do not exercise Classified into four subclasses Leads to microvascular, macrovascular, and neuropathic complications. Risk of heart disease and stroke is 2 to 4 times greater i...