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Normal Values
Long-Term Diabetic Complications
Upper GI
Enteric Lines
100
Diabetes Type ____ is characterized by the inability of the pancreas to make insulin.

Type 1

100

Though often seen raised with Acute Renal Failure, DKA and GI Bleed, a normal range for BUN is.....

8-21mg/dL

100

Microvascular: Targets kidney with S/S of hypoglycemia, elevated electrolyte values, Albumin in the Urine, and altered BUN/Creatinine levels. 

Nephropathy

100

Type of Ulcer involving a burning, cramping epigastric pain 2-4H after meals with possible melena and Hct below 30. 

Duodenal Ulcer 

100

Used to empty gastric contents on a temporary basis 

OG-Tube

200

This glycemic dysfunction is characterized by a BGL less than 70, sweating, tremors, and confusion.

Hypoglycemia

200

The target % of Glycosylated Hemoglobin (A1C) for a non-diabetic is:

6%

200

It is important to see this type of medical provider for annual Diabetic Foot Care

Podiatrist 

200

This is the ONLY curative treatment for Gastric Cancer 

Billroth 1 or Billroth 2 resection

200

This long-term, surgically inserted tube stops in the stomach and allows the administration of crushed medications

G-Tube

300

Disease process prevalent with T1D exhibiting S/S of: Kussmaul's Resp, Fruity (Acetone) Breath, Polyuria and Polydipsia

Diabetic Ketoacidosis 

300

A byproduct of muscle metabolism, Creatinine normal levels are
_____ for men and _____ for women.

M: 0.6 - 1.2ml/dL

F: 0.5 - 1.1ml/dL 

300

Microvascular: Targets the eye characterized by blurred vision d/t macular edema and "floaters" 

Retinopathy

300

Dysfunctional carbohydrate metabolism resulting in constant diarrhea, sensation of fullness, dizziness, and sweating that may lead to rapid Hyperglycemia followed by Hypoglycemia

Dumping Syndrome 

300

This temporary-use tube has a second lumen Air Vent used to prevent tube from adhering to the stomach lining 

Salem Sump NG-Tube

400

Two major side effects of Oral Antidiabetic Agents

Hypotension & Abnormal Liver Function Tests (LFTs)

400

A normal INR value is _____ but increases to _____ for patients on Coumadin within therapeutic range.

Normal: 2 sec or less

Ther. Range: 2-3 sec

400

Peripheral, Autonomic, Sudomotor, and Sexual Dysfunction are all types of this Microvascular complication 

Neuropathy

400

Considered a cancer precursor, this disorder is d/t long standing GERD in which the esophageal lining is altered. 

Barrett's esophagus 

400

This long-term tube is inserted into the Small Intestine and decreases risk of aspiration. 

J-Tube

500

Complication of Insulin therapy involving loss of SQ fat at site of injection

Lipoatrophy

500

A normal aPTT value is _____ but increases to _____ for patients on Heparin within therapeutic range.

Normal: 25-35 sec

Ther. Range: 1.5x Normal (37.5 - 52.5 sec)

500

Macrovascular: Blood vessels thicken, sclerose, and occlude d/t plaque

Atherosclerosis 

500

Sudden, severe pain referred to the RIGHT shoulder is an indication of this PUD complication 

perforation 

500

This long-term, endoscopic inserted tube stops in the stomach and allows the administration of crushed medications

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