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A1C normal range?
Less than 4-5.9%
2
How to prevent hypoglycemic episodes in patients with DM1
Need to keep rapid sources of glucose on hand such as glucose tablets, hard candies, and sometimes injectable glucagon
3
What is HHS? Who gets it (DM1 or DM2)?
Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state
DM2
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Signs and symptoms of HHS? 5 or more
-Most commonly affects patients with DM2
-Develops more gradually
-Blood sugar greater than 600 mg/dL
-Blood osmolarity greater than 320 mosm per L of water
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Laboratory Changes in a patient with CKD?
-Albumin?
-Creatinine?
-Proteinuria?
-GFR?
-High
-High
-High
-Low
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What does elevated A1C mean?
Average blood glucose over the last 2-3 months was elevated
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Signs and symptoms of urinary retention?
-Dribbling of urine
-Bladder distention
-Pain
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How to prevent pyelonephritis and UTI? (3 or more)
-Wipe from front to back
-Increase fluid intake
-Complete all antibiotics as prescribed
-Emptying the bladder
9
Describe atrial fibrillation?
Electrical impulses are sent from multiple areas in the atria and transmit rapid, chaotic, and irregular impulses. Causes manifestations such as heart palpitations or dizziness
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What medications are prescribed for valvular heart disease, and which are contraindicated?
Prescribed:
-Beta-blockers (metroprolol)
-Digoxin
-Calcium channel blockers (enalalapril)
-Diuretics (furosemide)
Contraindicated
-Do not give tylenol due to possible liver damage
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What causes restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM)?
Characterized by stiffness of the ventricles which causes a decrease in diastolic ventricular refilling
12
How do you manage symptoms of peripheral venous disease?
-Elevate legs
-Inspect legs for discoloration, temperature changes, and edema
13
What is the treatment for atrial fibrillation? (List 3 or more)
-Beta blockers
-Blood thinners
-Synchronized electrical cardioversion
14
What are three side effects of beta-blockers?
-Decrease in libido
-Changes in mood
-Urinary incontinence
-Hypotension
15
What are safety concerns for peripheral artery disease?
-Balance issues due to ischemia
-Decreased walking endurance
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How does furosemide (Lasix) affect K?
Potassium wasting, hypokalemia
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What is the next step in the treatment of hypertension if diet and exercise are not effective?
Medications
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What are the side effects of ACE inhibitors?
Dry cough and angioedema
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