Key Terms
A condition in which the pancreas produces too little insulin or does not properly use insulin
What is Diabetes
2 Organs of the Endocrine System
What is the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, adrenal glands. Other answers: Pancreas, ovaries, testes.
Form/Route of Insulin that is contraindicated for residents with asthma or COPD
What is Inhalation
Type of diabetes that can be treated with insulin
Both Type 1 and Type 2
Most common cause of Hypothyroidism
What is Hoshimoto thyroiditis
An organ that produces and secretes chemicals called hormones
What is a gland?
2 Normal changes of aging in the Endocrine System
1.Decreased levels of hormones such as estrogen and progesterone
2.Less production of insulin
3. Body is less able to handle stress
tirzepatide(Mounjaro) and semaglutide(Ozempic) are administered through which route?
Injection(SQ)
Dangerous condition caused by too little insulin in the body.
What is diabetic ketoacidosis(DKA)?
When taking thyroid replacement, what must be monitored regularly to ensure proper dose?
Lab work/blood work. Dose may change periodically
A condition in which the thyroid produces too much thyroid hormone
What is Hyperthyroidism?
Name of a Inhalation insulin medication
Afrezza
What does HbA1c measure?
average glucose levels over a 2-3 month period
When should thyroid hormone replacement medications be administered?
60 minutes before breakfast or 3 hours after the last meal.
The hormone that works to move glucose from the blood and into the cells for endergy
What is Insulin?
What is the action of metformin(Glucophage)?
Decreases glucose production and absorption
Canagliflozin, dapagliflozin and empagliflozin are contraindicated for residents who have _________
Kidney disease
Symptoms of hypothyrodism
What is fatigue, weight gain, constipation and intolerance to cold?
Antidiabetic medication that is contraindicated in residents with heart failure