Endocrine/GI

4. Major liver function involving removal of drugs, toxins, and metabolic waste products
7. An older adult with blood glucose of 850 mg/dL presents with severe dehydration but no ketones. This condition is suspected
9. Common gerontological GI concern resulting from decreased mobility and slowed peristalsis
14. Protein synthesized by the liver that helps maintain oncotic pressure
16. Primary function of the small intestine involving nutrient transfer into circulation
17. Circulatory system that transports nutrient-rich blood from the GI tract to the liver
19. Position the patient on this side after a liver biopsy to reduce bleeding risk
20. Hormone absent in type 1 diabetes and relatively ineffective in type 2 diabetes
21. Laboratory test reflecting glycemic control over approximately 90 days
23. Oral antidiabetic medication that decreases hepatic glucose production
26. Type of deep, rapid respirations associated with metabolic acidosis
27. Condition first recognized during pregnancy that increases future risk for type 2 diabetes

1. Complication contributing to loss of protective sensation in the feet
2. Pigment responsible for yellow discoloration seen in jaundice
3. Life-threatening metabolic complication characterized by ketones, acidosis, and dehydration
5. Condition commonly associated with diaphoresis, tremors, and confusion
6. Division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for increased salivation and gastric juice secretion during the cephalic phase of digestion
8. Stool characteristic indicating impaired fat digestion or absorption
10. Liver enzyme considered more specific to liver damage
11. Excessive hunger despite elevated blood glucose levels
12. Assessment technique performed before percussion and palpation to avoid altering bowel sounds
13. Injection site associated with the most consistent and rapid insulin absorption
15. Finding in urine that suggests fat metabolism is occurring instead of carbohydrate metabolism
18. Infection-control measure required for patients with C. difficile
22. Eye complication of diabetes
24. Organ with both endocrine and exocrine functions
25. Specialized macrophages that remove bacteria and worn-out red blood cells from portal blood
28. Diagnostic procedure used to visualize the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum