A & P
Cells in the Pancreas secrete this Hormone
Insulin
This along with poor blood circulation make the diabetic patient more vulnerable to skin sores (ulcers)
What is neuropathy?
This diabetic emergency may cause a fruity odor on breath.
What is diabetic ketoacidosis?
Every pt with altered mental status should have their BGL tested with this.
What is a glucometer?
The medication route, and dose for the hypoglycemic patient that can swallow
Oral, 15 grams
Hormone that releases glucose from the muscles, also secreted by pancreas
What is Insulin?
The term that defines the damage to the retina caused by diabetes.
What is retinopathy?
This type of diabetes is also known as type 2 diabetes.
What is Non-Insulin dependent diabetes?
The BGL that defines when EMT-B should give glucose
What is <60mg/dl?
The process in which protein and fat are conerted to glucose.
What is Gluconeogenesis?
The term defined as kidney damage which can result from high blood glucose levels over time.
What is Nephropathy?
A symtom of hyperglycemia, defined as excessive drinking.
What is polydipsia?
The only contraindication for oral glucose.
What is the inability to swallow or unconsciousness due to aspiration?
contraindication for giving oral glucose
Pt is unconscious, can’t maintain airway, or is unable to swallow
The organ that has the greatest capacity to store glycogen.
hint muscles are one and this right sided organ is another
What is the liver?
Term for Cells don’t recognize the glucose/insulin combination and what is the BSG result?
Note: this is a two part question
insulin resistance, hyperglycemia
Type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy.
What is Gestational Diabetes?
The "E" in SAMPLE History.
What is events leading to incident?
What levels of BSG does a Hi and Low reading on the glucometer indicate
Hi >500
Lo< 15
What is an oral medication that could be an indicator that patients have trouble managing their blood sugar
What is metfomin?
The term defined as being allergic to oneself.
What is Autoimmune?
Terms describes excessive urination and excessive hunger
Polyuria
Polyphagia
What are signs that pt is hypoglycemic
(name at least three)
Cold and clammy …
Nauseas
Shaking
Irritable
AMS
Name three instances When BSG is always measured
Altered mental status (AMS)
ETOH pt is intoxicated
Seizure patients