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100
Aids in the transport of glucose into cells. Also decreases blood sugar levels.
What is insulin?
100
In a radioactive iodine uptake test, what is an allergy you need to check the client for?
What is shellfish, iodine?
100
In kids; caused by an overproduction of the growth hormone STH.
What is gigantism?
100
This symptom should be reported immediately when on thyroid hormone therapy.
What is angina (chest pain)?
100
This type of diabetic is most likely to develop ketoacidosis.
What is a type 1 diabetic?
200
In diabetes insipidus; client complains of excessive thirst and an increase in urination. Which hormone level should the nurse monitor?
What is vasopressin?
200
A test used to detect tumors in the adrenal gland; uses a catheter and contrast medium.
What is an adrenal angiogram?
200
In Cushing's syndrome, what is a nurse's primary consideration?
What is checking electrolyte and glucose levels?
200
True or False: Classic symptoms of diabetes (polydipsia, polyphagia, and polydipsia) occur in Type 1 diabetes.
What is True?
200
This lab should be monitored to prevent the client from developing osteomalacia
What is calcium?
300
A severe form is called myxedema Requires lifelong treatment May be caused by a deficiency of T3, T4
What is hypothyroidism?
300
This Vitamin helps to regulate the calcium level in the body.
What is Vitamin D?
300
This should be monitored for in a client experiencing ketoacidosis.
What is dehydration?
300
This organ needs to be monitored for damage in a client with diabetes.
What is the kidneys?
300
Extreme hypertension is a side effect of this type of tumor.
What is pheochromocytoma ?
400
The most dangerous complication of diabetes
What is hypoglycemia?
400
Looks at the client's blood sugar levels over the last 6-10 weeks and reflects the client's average glucose level.
What is A1C?
400
In a client with Addison's disease, this is the highest priority in treatment.
What is ensuring adequate hydration?
400
This should be recognized as a symptom of hypoglycemia.
What is sweating?
400
An intermediate-acting insulin used in clients with juvenile diabetes.
What is Humulin N?
500
In this type of diabetes, the body does not make any insulin and lifelong insulin administration is required.
What is type 1 diabetes?
500
A Blood sugar greater than this indicates diabetes.
What is 126?
500
You smell a sweet, fruity odor on your client's breath. The client is newly admitted, lethargic and confused. What do you suspect?
What is ketoacidosis?
500
Parent's should be educated on this when caring for a child with diabetes.
What is how to use a glucagon emergency kit?
500
acarbose (Precose) is in this category of medications.
What is Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors?