Diabetes Terms
Medications
True or False
Nutrition
Diabetes Assessment
100
These cells are attacked in Type I diabetes.
What are beta cells?
100

This is a rapid acting insulin __________

 Humalog (Lispro)

100

Regular Insulin (Humulin R) is the only insulin that can be given IV. 

TRUE 

pg 905

100
This is the number of grams in one carbohydrate serving.
What is 15 grams?
100

What defines an impaired fasting glucose (IFG)? 

This is also called pre-diabetes. This test is used to dx pre-diabetes. The IFG should be between 100-125 mg/dL

200
This is main organ affected by diabetes.
What is the pancreas?
200

Name two of the four long acting insulins.

 Levemir, Lantus, Toujeo, Tresiba

200

True or False: Stress has no effect on your blood sugar levels.

False Stress hormones can greatly vary your blood sugar levels.

Review the Nursing alert on pg 900

200
30 grapes count for about how many carbohydrate exchanges?
2 carbohydrate exchanges (or 30 grams).
200

What is the A1C goal of a diabetic? 

AiC <7%

300
This is the "fancy" term for high blood sugar.
What is hyperglycemia?
300

Name the three rapid acting insulins 

 Novolog, Humalog, and Apidra

300

If a patient is experiencing nasuea and vomiting they should skip their insulin. 

FALSE

Review the sick day rule on pg 920

300
CHO stands for this.
What is carbohydrate?
300

What are the classic 3 P's of Diabetes? 

Polyuria

Polydipsia

Polyphagia

400
This type of diabetes was formerly known as Adult Onset Diabetes.
What is Type II Diabetes?
400

Rapid acting insulin, such as Novolog, reaches the blood stream in ______ minutes. 

15 mins 

pg 905

400

Exercise facilitates glucose uptake so patients should be taught to check their BG prior to exercise and if it is below 100mg/dL they should consume carbohdrates prior to exercise. 

TRUE

pg 902

400
Does bacon count as carbohydrate, a fat, or a protein?
A fat exchange
400

Name 3 s/s of hypoglycemia.

confusion, numbness/tingling, 

slurred speech, inability to concentrate

double vision, memory lapses,

decreased LOC, impaired coordination

500
This emergency injectable medication raises blood sugar, rather than lowers blood sugar, as insulin does.
What is glucagon?
500

This is the name of the only available inhaled insulin.

Afreeza

500

If a patient is in DKA their breath will smell fruity. 

TRUE
pg 919

500
This "index" measures how quickly a food will raise your blood sugar level.
What is the Glycemic Index?
500

Patients with DM need which referrals? (List 3) 

Ophthamology, Podiatry, Dietician, DM educator 
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