Diabetes

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  1. 2. Diabetic patients are at higher risk for this type of infection because of excess glucose being released through the urethra
  2. 3. This AM hyperglycemia is caused by the patient receiving too much insulin at night, leading to hypoglycemia and rebound hyperglycemia
  3. 5. This rapid, deep breathing pattern is the lungs way of compensating for metabolic acidosis from diabetic ketoacidosis
  4. 6. This laboratory test will tell us on average how high the patient’s blood sugar readings have been for the past 2-3 months
  5. 8. This disease process can be a complication of diabetes and should be managed in order to prevent cardiovascular complications
  6. 9. Diabetic complications related to small vessels such as the eyes, kidneys, or nerves
  7. 11. This is the general term for changes to subcutaneous tissue due to frequent insulin injection
  8. 16. This is the most common site for administration of insulin to provide for maximum absorption and drug effectiveness
  9. 19. Classic symptom of diabetes characterized by excessive thirst
  10. 20. This problem is when insulin is having difficulty binding to receptor sites on cells due to chronic hyperglycemia
  11. 21. Classic symptom of diabetes characterized by excessive hunger
  12. 22. All diabetic patients should have a yearly exam for this body part to assess for complications
  13. 24. If patient is having a hypoglycemic reaction you should provide them with 15 grams of what?
  14. 25. This complication of diabetes leads to uncomfortable symptoms and high risk for injury in peripheral extremities
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  1. 1. Patients with HHS require a lot of this in order to correct their imbalance
  2. 4. This complication of diabetes leads to delayed gastric emptying and uncomfortable gastrointestinal symptoms
  3. 6. Signs and symptoms include blurred vision, polydipsia, polyuria, weakness, headache
  4. 7. This complication of diabetes results in micro-aneurysms forming within the eye
  5. 9. Diabetic complications related to large vessels such as the heart, brain, and peripheral vascular system
  6. 10. Signs and symptoms include anxiousness, irritability, hunger, and dizziness
  7. 12. This AM hyperglycemia is caused by the patient having a surge of growth hormone overnight
  8. 13. This type is insulin is the first medication that should be given to a patient in DKA
  9. 14. This medication can be given IV or IM in a pinch to get the blood sugar up
  10. 15. This body part should be examined every day for skin breakdown or changes
  11. 17. Device utilized to monitor blood glucose readings in the hospital or at home
  12. 18. DKA is different than HHS in that there is a production of this, which is a byproduct of fat metabolism
  13. 19. Classic symptom of diabetes characterized by frequent urination
  14. 23. If this is present in the urine, a diabetic patient may be beginning to experience renal complications
  15. 26. This acronym is the laboratory test that can identify whether patient is in a state of acidosis or alkalosis