Basics
A communication system that controls functions inside the body.
What is the endocrine system?
Name the disorder when the body has an inability to get glucose into the cells to be used for energy
What is diabetes mellitus?
Term for frequent urination
What is Polyuria
Key signs and symptoms of HHNS
Hyperglycemia
Altered mental status -drowsiness, letharg
Severe dehydration
Partial paralysis or muscle weakness
Visual or sensory deficits or seizures
Study of blood related diseases
What is hematology
Secreted by the endocrine glands
What are hormones?
Name the three kinds of diabetes
What is 1) diabetes mellitus, type 1
2) diabetes mellitus, type 2
3) gestational diabetes
Polydipsia
What is an increase in thirst and fluid consumption
Symptoms of hypoglycemia
Pale and moist skin; sweating
Normal to shallow respirations
Anxious or combative behavior
Weakness on one side of body mimicking a stroke
Name the four components of blood
Leukocytes (white blood cells)
Platelets
Plasma
The two things the brain needs to survive
What is oxygen and glucose
Term for low blood glucose levels
What is hypoglycemia
Severe hunger and increased food intake
What is polyphagia
Reasons for hypoglycemia
Correct dose of insulin but change in routine
More insulin than necessary
Correct dose of insulin but patient did not eat adequately
Correct dose of insulin and patient developed an acute illness
Disease found among people of African, Caribbean and South American ancestry
What is sickle cell disease
The organ that produces and stores glucagon and insulin
What is the pancreas
The state in which the blood glucose level is above normal
What is hyperglycemia
What are ketones
Device used to monitor blood sugars
What is a glucometer
Congenital abnormality in which the body is unable to produce clots
What is hemophilia
Alpha cells produce glucagon. Beta cells produce insulin. Name where the alpha and beta cells are found.
Where is the islets of Langerhans?
The percentage of the population affected by diabetes according to the American Diabetes Association
What is 9.3%
Bonus - what is the percentage in ND?
Describe Kussmaul respirations
What is faster and deeper respirations
Normal range for blood sugars
A blood clot
What is a thrombosis