Classification
What is Biguinides?
Medication that stimulates insulin release
What is Dulaglutide?
Instruct patient to hold 48 hours post IV dye
What is metformin?
What is rapid acting insulin?
In the management of DKA insulin is not given until this lab value is reached
What is potassium > 3.3mmol/L?
Classification of antidiabetic medication containing Glimepiride
What is Sulfonylureas?
Medication that prevents a spike in BS after eating
What is acarbose?
Not used for type 1 diabetics?
Onset of action 1 hour, medication is steady with no peak
What is glargine (Lantus)?
Polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria, and fruity breath are signs of this diabetic issue
What is hyperglycemia?
Classification of antidiabetic medication that contains the drug pioglitazone.
What is Thiazolidinediones?
Medication which stimulates the kidneys to release more glucose in the urine
What is Empagliflozin (jardiance)?
Can be given to type 1 diabetics
What is Amylinomimetics?
70% NPH and 30% regular insulin combine to form this insulin type
What is Humulin 70/30?
This is the most accurate test for diagnosing diabetes
What is glucose tolerance test?
Classification of medication containing empagliflozin or jardiance.
What is Sodium Glucose Cotransporter 2?
Makes liver more sensitive to reduce glucose production; reduces glucose absorption
What is Metformin?
Requires monitoring of liver and may restart ovulation in women who have ceased ovulating.
What is Thiazolidinediones?
Memory aid for mixing rapid/short acting insulin with intermediate acting insulin
What is Clear before Cloudy?
Ketones are present in the urine of patients with this diabetic condition
What is diabetic ketoacidosis?
Classification of antidiabetic medication that contains sitagliptin (Januvia)
What is Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitors?
Stimulates beta cells to release insulin
What are sulfonylureas and meglitinides?
Do not mix in same syringe as insulin
What is Amylinomimetics?
Priority nursing diagnosis for patients with DKA
What is fluid volume deficit?