Chapters 57 - 60 Endocrine

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  1. 4. principal stimulus for insulin release is a rise in ____? (2 words)
  2. 5. a device that is used to measure blood glucose levels
  3. 7. this is a first line drug for hyperthyroidism
  4. 8. a severe manifestation of insulin deficiency that manifests as hyperglycemia, dehydration, and juicy fruit breath (2 words)
  5. 9. characteristic symptoms of this condition include cold intolerance, dry skin, brittle hair, low heart rate, low temperature, and fatigue
  6. 11. this type of insulin is short duration, and is also an unmodified human insulin. This insulin can also be given intravenously.
  7. 12. used to treat all patients with type 1 diabetes and many patients with type 2 diabetes
  8. 15. a common side effect of metformin
  9. 18. this serum level is used for screening and diagnosis of hypothyroidism and is used for monitoring replacement therapy in hypothyroid patients
  10. 20. during or related to the time period after a meal
  11. 21. classification of insulins that are administered in association with meals to control the postprandial rise in blood glucose (2 words)
  12. 22. the principle indication for insulin is what? (2 words)
  13. 23. insulin preparation falls into this major group when classified according to time course
  14. 24. the initial oral drug of choice for patients with type 2 diabetes
  15. 25. insulin is usually given via this route of administration
  16. 26. this insulin is supplied as a clear solution and should never be mixed with other insulins or administered IV (2 words)
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  1. 1. diabetes is primarily a disorder of what? (2 words)
  2. 2. characteristic symptoms of this condition include heat intolerance, warm/moist skin, fast heart rate, nervousness, increased appetite, and weight loss.
  3. 3. a principle short term complication of diabetes
  4. 6. this drug is the standard replacement regimen for hypothyroidism
  5. 10. this term is used to describe modified forms of human insulin (3 words)
  6. 13. this electrolyte replacement may be administered to a patient with DKA
  7. 14. this class of oral antidiabetic drugs causes a dose-dependent reduction in blood glucose and can thereby cause hypoglycemia
  8. 16. a principle short-term complication of diabetes
  9. 17. this is one of the most common sites of subcutaneous injection for insulin
  10. 19. insulin is synthesized here by beta cells within the islets of Langerhans