Diabetes
This type of insulin will peak at 30 min-1 hour
Rapid acting insulin, such as Novolog or Humalog
Being shaky, clammy and lethargic are symptoms of what
What is hypoglycemia
This medication is given as a treatment for hypothyroidism
What is levothyroxine
This is the appropriate diet for a patient with acute pancreatitis
What is NPO
STAR stands for this
What is STOP THINK ACT REVIEW
This laboratory test needs to be >6.5% to diagnose diabetes
Hemoglobin A1C
This part of a diabetics body should be closely monitored for cuts, wounds, signs of infection
What are feet
Gallstones and alcohol abuse are the primary causes for what disease process
What is pancreatitis
This type of insulin controls glucose during the night and in between meals and either has a 6-8hr peak or no peak at all
What is long acting insulin: levemir or lantus
Problem Recognition is which step in the critical thinking process
What is the first
If a patient has poor kidney function and needs imaging with contrast, this oral biguanide should be held
What is Metformin/Glucophage
Kussmaul's respirations, tachycardia, and dry mucous membranes are symptoms of this process
What is DKA
Patients with this disorder are irritable, hyperactive, have an intolerance to heat
What is hyperthyroidism
This is the treatment for a blood glucose <70 in a symptomatic, NPO patient
Dextrose per MD order
This is an example of the reflection component in the critical thinking process
What is evaluating your interventions
This disease process is characterized by hyperglycemia, ketone production and metabolic acidosis
What is DKA
Bulging eyes and increased appetite are symptoms of this disorder
What is hyperthyroidism
This disease process is caused by autoimmune destruction, infections, or adrenal damage
What is Addison's disease
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!
Cooling measures (ice packs/cooling blankets), administering beta-blockers (if ordered), oxygen support, or maintaining IV access/hydration.
In this part of STAR, the nurse implements fall precautions
What is ACT
This electrolyte should be checked and replaced if low prior to starting a patient on an insulin drip
What is potassium
What is pancreatitis
These organs are vital for regulating the body's stress response
What are the adrenal glands
Steroids and fluids should be given as treatment for what disorder
Adrenal gland insufficiency
Your patient is NPO for surgery at 4pm and has 55 units of long acting insulin ordered at 7am. What steps are you going to take?
What is call MD for orders