Insulin
Insulin Detemir is what kind of insulin?
Long acting Insulin
patients with diabetes should have an eye examination at least ?
once a year
True or false: A diabetic person can remove corns and calluses themselves?
False
The Incidence of DM is greatest among people of which ethnicity?
American Indian
Where are 2 locations that a nurse can administer Insulin
Abdomen/Upper arm (subQ location)
what are the 3 types of Neuropathic complication?
Neuropathy, Mononeuropathy, polyneuropathy
How often should the diabetic person was their feet?
Everyday
A patient has a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus. What is the main characterization of type 1 diabetes mellitus?
a.) The body is unable to properly use insulin
b.) Beta cells are desensitized
c.)There is an absence of endogenous insulin
d.)There is inadequate endogenous insulin
c.)There is an absence of endogenous insulin
when mixing short-acting insulin and long-acting insulin which do u draw into the syringe first?
Short-acting
Because a patient with diabetes is 2-4 times at a higher risk for heart disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease what is the recommended therapy?
Aspirin
How should the diabetic patient cut his/her nails?
Trim toenails across and file the edges with an emery board
Which of the following symptoms do not present in hyperglycemia
a.) Hunger
b.) blood glucose < 70mg/dl
c.)Glycosuria
b.) blood glucose < 70mg/dl
what are the 4 classifications of insulin?
Rapid, short, intermediate, and long
Which annual test is recommended for a patient with diabetes?
Foot examination
When is the best time for a diabetic to go shopping for shoes?
At the end of the day
True or False: The tendency toward type 1 DM is found in families with a genetic predisposition.
True
What is the Duration of Humulin N?
12-16 Hours
Abnormally increased excretion rate of albumin in the urine in the range of 30-299mg/g is know as?
Microalbuminuria
Which statement made by the patient shows an understanding of the do's and don's of foot care.
" I can't walk barefoot outside but I can walk barefoot inside the house"
" I can smoke an unlimited amount of cigarets a day"
" it's okay if I don't wear socks with my shoes"
" I need to control my blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol"
"I need to control my blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol"
__________ Is a chronic disorder characterized by impaired metabolism and by vascular and neurologic complications
Diabetes Mellitus