Diabetes
Which type of diabetes is more common?
T2D
Aspart is a rapid acting insulin. As a nurse you understand you need to administer this ________ in relationship to meals
15 minutes prior
What is the most common reason for hyperthyroidism?
Grave's disease
Stage 1
A John Doe presents to the ED unresponsive deep fast respirations. What diabetic emergency is most likely?
DKA
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
What is the peak of insulin Glulisine?
1-1.5hrs
A patient has weight gain, buffalo hump, and a moon face. What is the likely disease
Cushing's
A patient is receiving vancomycin for C. Diff. As a nurse you know that this medicine must be given via what route?
PO
oral
After removing a patient's IV prior to discharge the patient goes unresponsive and not maintaining their airway. The nurse does a POC blood sugar and finds it to be 53. What medication is indicated in this situation?
Glucagon
what type of insulin is degludec?
ultra long
Jeremey frequently wears several layers of clothes and has a slow pulse. What thyroid disease is present?
hypothyroidism
How often should you turn an immobile patient tp prevent pressure ulcers?
q2h
If an A1C hits this level the patient is diagnosed with diabetes
6.5
what is the duration of regular insulin?
6-10hrs
When reviewing a patient's labs, you find an elevated T3 T4 and low TSH. you recognize the issue is
what is the first line medication for constipation?
psyllium
D. Man is a type 2 diabetic and takes metformin. As a nurse you understand that you need to discontinue metformin before and after this type of radiographic test
IV Contrast
Which insulin peaks the fastest?
Lispro
You are performing a dexamethasone suppression test to confirm Cushing's. What result is indicative of Cushing's?
Cortisol present
What anticholergenic medication is used to treat neurogenic bladder?
oxybutynin