What is important to inform your patient of regarding the benefit of exercise for diabetes? (The most important is the response needed)
Exercise reduces peripheral insulin resistance
100
A patient has undergone a thyroidectomy. Postoperatively the patient has begun to manifest carpal spasm. What medication will the nurse anticipate the patient will receive for this issue?
IV calcium gluconate
100
What are some common side effects and indications for taking prednisone?
Weight gain, edema can occur, the patient should avoid infections, and this medication should be taken with meals or a snack.
100
What test is an indicator of the patient's glucose levels over a 3 month period?
HbA1C
100
Which of the following are some manifestations for patients with Type I diabetes?
Weight loss and a decreased ability to absorb glucose
200
True or False.. In DKA fat stores are broken down when glucose is not available for intracellular metabolism
True
200
The patient with pheochromocytoma has an increase in catecholamines. What might this lead to for this patient?
hypertension
200
Should the hourly output for a patient who underwent a TURP be more or less than what has been infused?
More because you must consider intake and urine output as well not just fluids infused.
200
The prudent nurse knows that when he or she collects a 24 hour urine it must be?
on ice
200
What is a misunderstanding that some patients with diabetes have?
They can eat what they want and cover their excess carb intake with insulin.
300
When preparing to administer regular insulin and NPH, which insulin should be drawn up first?
Regular insulin is drawn up first so as to not contaminate with NPH insulin
300
What is a concern the nurse might have for his/her patient post adrenalectomy?
Delayed wound healing because of the collagen matrix and increased cortisol excess.
300
What is the normal color range for the output of a patient who had a TURP less than 24 hours ago?
reddish pink
300
The nurse knows that if he/she palpates a goiter this can release what?
thyroid hormone
300
What is an example of a short-acting insulin?
Novolog
400
If a patient complains of difficulty swallowing what is something the nurse may be concerned about?
The nurse may be concerned the patient has a possible thyroid problem
400
What is the purpose of the diabetic medication glyburide?
This medication increases the production of insulin in the pancreas.
400
What teaching is important for the nurse to include for his/her patient who has undergone a prostatectomy?
Teaching about pelvic floor training to improve urinary control
400
When discussing diabetes with a newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic patient. What type of teaching is common to begin with for these patients?
Teaching that includes life-style modifications
400
Patient teaching for patients with insulin pumps include what?
Teaching that includes them understanding that they will need to administer a bolus of insulin to themselves based on their carb intake for each meal.
500
A patient with Cushing Syndrome has undergone and adrenalectomy what is one of the important things the nurse should monitor post op for this patient?
The nurse must monitor fluid and electrolyte balance for this patient because they are likely to fluctuate post adrenalectomy and can lead to hypovolemic shock.
500
What is one misunderstanding patients who take PO diabetic medications may have?
Because I take PO medications I am not at risk for complications with DM.
500
Patients with hypothyroidism have problems with the anterior pituitary. Since this is an issue, what levels must be monitored in these patients?
TSH
500
True or False... A diabetic patient should always wait to consume their meals after exercising and should not consume snacks or food before exercise?
False waiting to eat and not having a snack available during exercise can lead to a hypoglycemic episode
500
Patients, who take metformin must have what monitored?