type 1 diabetes - ANSWERScharacterized by a destruction of pancreatic beta cells; these patients no longer have the ability to produce insulin
- typically diagnosed before age 30
NURS 354 exam 1 (100% Correct)
type 1 diabetes - ANSWERScharacterized by a destruction of pancreatic beta cells;
these patients no longer have the ability to produce insulin
- typically diagnosed before age 30
diabetic ketoacidosis - ANSWERSacidity of the blood caused by the presence of ketone
bodies produced when the body is unable to burn sugar
indication for rapid acting insulin - ANSWERSrapid reduction of glucose level
treat postprandial hyperglycemia
prevent nocturnal hypoglycemia
short acting insulin - ANSWERSregular
ONSET: 30-60 minutes
PEAK: 2-3 hr
DURATION: 4-6 hr
indications for short acting insulin - ANSWERSgiven 15 minutes before meals to
prevent hyperglycemia
(can be given in combination with longer-acting insulin)
intermediate acting insulin - ANSWERSNPH
ONSET: 1-1.5 hr
PEAK: 4-12 hr
DURATION: up to 24 hr
*eat a snack at time of peak and onset
long acting insulin - ANSWERSglargine detemir
ONSET: 3-6 hr
PEAK: continuous
DURATION: 24 hr
indications for long acting insulin - ANSWERSused for basal dose
given once a day
rapid & short acting insulin - ANSWERSexpected to cover the increase in glucose levels
after meals, immediately after injection is given
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