Endocrine Basics
This gland controls other endocrine glands.
What is the pituitary gland?
The “3 P’s” of hyperglycemia include polyuria, polydipsia, and this.
What is polyphagia?
Blood glucose level that defines hypoglycemia.
What is ≤70 mg/dL?
Type of diabetes caused by autoimmune destruction of beta cells.
What is Type 1 diabetes?
First-line medication for Type 2 diabetes.
What is metformin?
This part of the brain coordinates hormone release.
What is the hypothalamus?
Fasting glucose level diagnostic for diabetes.
What is >125 mg/dL?
“H” in HES TIRED.
What is headache?
This type of diabetes involves insulin resistance.
What is Type 2 diabetes?
Serious adverse effect of metformin.
What is lactic acidosis?
This organ has BOTH endocrine and exocrine functions.
What is the pancreas?
Breathing pattern seen in DKA.
What are Kussmaul respirations?
First step in treating hypoglycemia using the 15-15 rule.
What is give 15–20 g of fast-acting carbs?
C-peptide levels in Type 1 are this.
What is low?
Medication that increases glucose excretion in urine.
What is canagliflozin?
These two processes increase blood glucose when insulin is lacking.
What are gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis?
This fruity odor is a key sign of DKA.
What is fruity breath?
Medication given if patient is unconscious.
What is glucagon?
This population is most at risk for HHS.
Who are older adults (>65)?
This insulin safety check involves verifying U-100 vs U-500.
What is correct syringe strength?
This hormone allows glucose to enter cells.
What is insulin?
This condition is more common in Type 2 and involves extreme dehydration without ketosis.
What is HHS?
This vital sign increases in hypoglycemia.
What is heart rate (tachycardia)?
This complication is more common in Type 1 and involves acidosis.
What is DKA?
This medication is required lifelong in Type 1 diabetes.
What is insulin?