General Knowledge
DKA is more common in this type of diabetes.
What is Type 1
Name the three P's that a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis presents with
What are polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia
This lab level is "open" in patients with DKA
What is anion gap
This medication is the cornerstone of DKA therapy and is given as a continuous infusion.
What is insulin
These are a bi-product of fat tissue breakdown that causes acidosis in the body.
What are ketones
What type of respirations would a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis present with?
What is Kussmauls
What would be the pH of a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis?
What is <7.35
What should be started first- volume replacement or insulin?
What is volume replacement
Insulin drives this electrolyte back into the cells?
What is potassium
This odor is smelled frequently in those presenting with DKA
What is fruity breath
Would your electrolytes (K, Na) be low or high for a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis?
What is high
What do you infuse after the blood glucose level is <250mg/dL?
What is D5 half normal saline or D5W