Diabetes
Which autoimmune disorder involves the immune system attacking the pancreas?
Diabetes Type 1
This type of Diabetes usually is associated with a family history, being overweight, and lack of regular exercise.
Type 2 Diabetes
Medication with a special coating that dissolves in the small intestine.
Enteric coated
What is the number one way to prevent the spread of disease?
Handwashing
Appropriate location for administration of emergency epinephrine for anaphylaxis.
Lateral thigh
Condition caused by patient taking too much insulin and not eating enough food
Hypoglycemia
A decreased level of consciousness and fruity-smelling breath indicate:
Which of the following is important when administering medications?
Washing your hands, identifying your patient by name and date of birth, and asking questions if the order is incorrect
You are a home care nurse. Your patient has an expired medication & insists it is "ok" to take the medication. What do you do?
Do not give the medication because it has expired.
What is the number one error in healthcare?
Medication errors
Not taking insulin, excessive food intake, less exercise than normal, illness, infection, stress are all signs of:
Hyperglycemia
What is the normal range of blood glucose level for an adult patient?
70-110
Medication that melts at body temperature. Normal routes are rectal, vaginal or urethral.
Suppository
Can administer medication within their scope of practice.
Paramedic
This reverses the effects of opioids like Fentanyl and Heroin.
Narcan
Condition caused by eating high-carb foods and not taking enough insulin
Hyperglycemia
JC is a 17-year-old young man who arrives in your clinic with complaints of chronic fatigue, excessive thirst, frequent urination (5-6 times per night), and an unexpected 20 lb weight loss over the past two months. His family history is negative for diabetes. Lab results indicate: Blood glucose 370 mg/dL. Your diagnosis is Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. What is the most appropriate therapy for controlling JC's hyperglycemia?
Insulin
As you are preparing morning medications, the patient says, “I have had loose stools all night long.” Your patient has Docusate scheduled at 0900. Since this is a stool softener, what should you do?
Hold the medication and contact the physician for further orders
Your child fell off the swingset and injured her wrist. You take her to the emergency room for an evaluation and xray. Your insurance pays 80% of your $650 ER bill. How much are you responsible for paying?
$130
You should always call 911 when this drug is administered:
Epinephrine
Headache, dizziness, blurred vision, confusion, weakness,diaphoresis, lethargy, seizures, loss of consciousness
Causes of hypoglycemia
A 27-year-old man with a history of Type 1 Diabetes is brought to the Emergency Department by his fiance at 03:00. The patient's fiance complains that he woke up with a headache, dizziness, blurred vision and confusion. His blood glucose level is 40. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Hypoglycemia
3 locations for insulin administration
abdomen, back of upper arm, thigh
What is the first thing you should do when you arrive to a patient/ resident needing emergency medical assistance?
Make sure the scene is safe for you to enter
The three most common causes of anaphylaxis
Food, latex, venom