Define Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - Answer-1. hyperglycemia
2. ketonemia
3. acidemia
Definition of DKA - Answer-- glucose in excess of 300, usually more than 500 but less than 800
How do you manage a patient with hypoglycemia and confusion? - Answer-If awake and oriented and
not a risk for as...
Diabetic Ketoacidosis Triage, Management, Treatment, Plan Define Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - Answer -1. hyperglycemia 2. ketonemia 3. acidemia Definition of DKA - Answer -- glucose in excess of 300, usually more than 500 but less than 800 How do you manage a patient with hypoglycemia and confusion? - Answer -If awake and oriented and not a risk for aspiration - give oral glucose, need to have high protein meal to ensure continued glucose metabolism If not alert and disoriented IV glucose or IM glucagon Kussmaul respirations - Answer -- rapid, deep, sighing respiration, suggestive of DKA What are some early signs of DKA? - Answer -- tachycardia - diaphoresis - anxiety - can also see hyperactivity, seizures, psychotic behavior What are the EKG findings? - Answer -- serum K+ potassium is usually normal or high, but falls when treatment is given - Tall peak T waves = hyperkalemia -> do not give more K+ - Early supplementation considered is T waves normal or small, U waves What are the initial steps in management of DKA with an altered mental status? - Answer -Airway patency, give O2
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller ACADEMICMATERIALS. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $7.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
