Pc707 endocrine - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Is insulin required for type 1 diabetes? - -yes--there is autoimmune pancreatic beta cell destruction and unable to produce endogenous insulin* What is the typical therapy for a type 1 diabetic: - -life long insulin* -basal insulin -boluses of short-acting insulin to provide coverage for meals and snacks Symptoms of diabetes mellitus: - -involuntary weight loss -polyuria -polydipsia -polyphagia Symptoms of ketoacidosis: - -dehydration -abdominal pain -vomiting -decreased level o...

PC707 Module 8 – Endocrine Exam with 100% Verified and Updated Solutions Why do we give insulin via IV/IM? - answerInsulin is a protein; proteins are digested in the stomach, therefore, insulin is not bioavailable when given orally; it must be given by injection or intravenously (IV). Why should we be careful adjusting insulin in type 1 DM? - answerThese patients produce no endogenous insulin and are therefore very sensitive to adjustments. How does an insulin pump infuse during the day...

PC707 Module 8 – Endocrine Exam with 100% Verified and Updated Solutions Why do we give insulin via IV/IM? - answerInsulin is a protein; proteins are digested in the stomach, therefore, insulin is not bioavailable when given orally; it must be given by injection or intravenously (IV). Why should we be careful adjusting insulin in type 1 DM? - answerThese patients produce no endogenous insulin and are therefore very sensitive to adjustments. How does an insulin pump infuse during the day...

PC707 Module 8 – Endocrine Exam with 100% Verified and Updated Solutions Why do we give insulin via IV/IM? - answerInsulin is a protein; proteins are digested in the stomach, therefore, insulin is not bioavailable when given orally; it must be given by injection or intravenously (IV). Why should we be careful adjusting insulin in type 1 DM? - answerThese patients produce no endogenous insulin and are therefore very sensitive to adjustments. How does an insulin pump infuse during the day...

PC707 Module 7 –Exam with 100% Verified and Updated Solutions Which ventricles enlarge in Schizophrenia? - answerLateral and 3rd. There is also reduced grey matter and blood flow. What are positive schizophrenic symptoms? - answerHallucinations, delusions and thought disorders, disordered speech, disorganized behavior. Loses touch with reality and experiences something that should be absent. NONE ARE PHYSIOLOGIC! Progressive loss in frontal lobe volume increases what in terms of sympto...

PC707 Mod 8 Exam Questions and Answers Affrezza (inhaled rapid acting insulin) - Answer ️️ -risk of bronchospasm in patients with chronic lung disease. Metformin (Biguanide) - Answer ️️ -severe metabolic acidosis can occur with increase accumulation of [insert drug name]. Highest risk with renal impairment. Actos (thiazolidinediones) - Answer ️️ -can cause or exacerbate CHF in some patients. After initiation [insert drug name], and after dose increases, observe patients careful...

PC707 Module 7 –Exam with 100% Verified and Updated Solutions Which ventricles enlarge in Schizophrenia? - answerLateral and 3rd. There is also reduced grey matter and blood flow. What are positive schizophrenic symptoms? - answerHallucinations, delusions and thought disorders, disordered speech, disorganized behavior. Loses touch with reality and experiences something that should be absent. NONE ARE PHYSIOLOGIC! Progressive loss in frontal lobe volume increases what in terms of sympto...

Is insulin required for type 1 diabetes? - Answer -yes--there is autoimmune pancreatic beta cell destruction and unable to produce endogenous insulin* What is the typical therapy for a type 1 diabetic: - Answer -life long insulin* -basal insulin -boluses of short-acting insulin to provide coverage for meals and snacks Symptoms of diabetes mellitus: - Answer -involuntary weight loss -polyuria -polydipsia -polyphagia Symptoms of ketoacidosis: - Answer -dehydration -abdominal pain -...