Insulin coma therapy - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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ARF Post Renal Correct Answer Renal Calculus: Lithiasis, BPH Risk for Hyperparathyroidism ^ Calcium Pathological Fractures Prevent Volume Depletion Manif: low urine output, decreased BP / Pulse Orthostatic Hypotension, thirst ^ Blood Osmolarity Hemodialysis Correct Answer Pharmokenetic excretion adversely affected Monitor for digtoxicity / hyperkalemia / dillusional hyponatremia 3 requirements: access to blood, semipermeable membrane, dialysate More Effective/ Shorter time #1 Comp...

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What is the most commonly used thyroid replacement drug? - Answer-Levothyroxine Why are the adverse effects for Levothyroxine similar to signs of hyperthyroidism? - Answer-We are replacing thyroid hormone and if we see these adverse effects, it is probably because the dose needs to be adjusted to a lower amount What are the most concerning adverse effects associated with Levothyroxine? - Answer-Cardiovascular Half-life of levothyroxine - Answer-6-10 days How long does is take levothyroxine...

PC707 Module 8 – Exam with 100% Verified and Updated Solutions result of autoimmune induced pancreatic beta cell destruction with resulting insulin deficiency - answerWhat is Type 1 diabetes? genetically predetermined and environmentally modified condition Reduced tissue sensitivity to insulin - answerWhat is Type 2 diabetes? less than 5.7 - answerWhat is normal A1C? 5.7-6.4 - answerWhat A1C is pre-diabetic? Rapid acting short acting intermediate acting long acting intermediate act...

Glucose Regulation - The process of maintaining optimal blood glucose levels causes of hyperglycemia - too much food, ill, too little insulin, decreased activity, infection, stress Causes of hypoglycemia - too much insulin,no food, too much/intense exercise Clinical manifestations of T1DM - -Polydypsia, polyuria, polyphagia -Usually less than 30 years old -Thin -Strongly positive for ketones -Depends on Insulin therapy to prevent ketoacidosis (formally known as diabetic coma) and sustain ...

NR 325 WEEK 4 MED-SURG STUDY GUIDE EXAM 2023/2024 Explain hypothyroidism - CORRECT ANSWER-Hypothyroid state in which there are hyposecretions of T3 and T4. Characterised by a decrease in metabolism. Is hypothyroidism more common in men or women? - CORRECT ANSWER-Women What is one of the most common thyroid replacement medications given? - CORRECT ANSWERLevothyroxine (Synthroid) When is the recommended time for taking thyroid hormone therapy medication? - CORRECT ANSWER-In the morning ...

Hormone secretion does what when circulating levels drop? - ANSWER increase Elevation of T3 T4 levels being released means - ANSWER TSH levels drop How would you palpate and assess a tumor on the thyroid? - ANSWER ISTHMUS. Stand behind the pt (posterior approach) and palpate anterior neck below chricoid cartilage and have the patient swallow. What is the best indication to determine if someone has hypothyroidism - ANSWER TSH level (high) What would be the difference between thyroid s...

LCCW GIGU: Diabetes, Diabetes GIGU, Lewis's Medical Surgical Nursing 11th Edition Harding Test Bank, Chapter 48: Diabetes Mellitus Lewis: Medical- Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition, diabetes nclex review |Guaranteed Success IDDM- Type 1 diabetes mellitus is _____ onset occurring at what ages? - Ans:-juvenile; 8-15 years (may also be seen in adult, now seeing equal occurrences) destruction left behind from IDDM- Type 1 diabetes mellitus is called _____ - Ans:-insulitis syndrome of IDDM- T...

Bio 669 Quiz 3 ACTH is rapidly inactivated in the circulation and its deactivated form is removed by the ___________ and _______________? ️liver and kidneys, remove excess ACTH in the circulating volume where it is inactivated Acute complications of diabetes ️-Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) most common in type 1- diminishes production of insulin -Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state (HHS) most common in type 2-central nervous system depression and possible coma -Hypoglycemia (insulin sh...