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Type II diabetic w/ BGL of 24mg/dl, would most likely by unconscious due to
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cerebral hypoglycemia
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56 yom, conscious, slurred speech, cool, clammy skin, BGL of 54, proper treatment all of the following EXCEPT
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5-10 mg fo glucagon IM
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type 1 diabetic female w/ deep rapid respirations and fruity odor on breath, administer which of the following medication
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insulin
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16 yof history of diabetes, found unconscious after volleyball practice, tachy, cool, clammy skin, most likely experiencing
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hypoglycemia
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Which of the following is not a modifiable risk factor for type II diabetes
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heredity
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Which of the following would you expect to see after ingestion of a large meal
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increase of blood glucose and insulin levels
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Which best explains the process of osmotic diuresis with hyperglycemia
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glucose in urine raises osmotic pressure inside kidneys, drawing water into the tubule from surrounding tissues
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pt complains of polyuria, polyphagia, polydipsia, and abd pain, what else would you expect to find
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kussmaul's resp and fruity breath odor
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Type I diabetic pt who _____ is NOT likely to experience hypoglycemia
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snacks on a candy bar between meal
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45 yo type I diabetic 5-day hx of abd pain, n/v, HR-112, bp-94/60, RR-12, which treatment would you do
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IV of NS 1-2L
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which following pathologies be careful preparation of an IV site due to skin fragilityand increased risk of infection
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Cushing's syndrome
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What is NOT a possible precipating factor of thyrotoxic crisis
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cold environment
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Chemical substance that is released into the blood by a gland and that controls or affects process in other glands or body systems
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hormone
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prehospital management for unconscioue pt w/ hypoglycemia should NOT include
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admin of oral glucose
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Acute exacerbation of Addison's disease can lead to ECG chnages as a result of
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electolyte imbalance and low blood volume secondary to potassium retention and sodium excretion
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associated with a greater predisposition for hypoglycemia due to decreased gluconeogenisis
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renal failure
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56 yom lying on couch, ate breakfast and took insulin, chest cold and fever x3days, HR-118, bp-112/84, RR12, BGL-24, most likely cause of hypoglycemia
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pts recent illness
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pt w/ excessive diuresis, dehydration BGL of 958, but no acetone odor on breath, which of following can lack of acetone odor be attributed to
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insulin levels sufficient enough to allowsome glucose to enter bodycells
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24yom supine on floor, snoring respirations, HR124, bp-136/88, RR-8, BGl-24, what is best sequence of actions
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Assisst ventilations w/ BVM and supplemental O2, IV of NS KVO, 25grams of D50 IV
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68yof, supine in rehab center, unresponsive gurgling respirationsHR-119, BP-86/58, RR-10, BGL-864, what is best treatment
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suction airway, BVM w/%100 O2 and OPA, intubate, cardiac monitor, IV of NS 1-2L, rapid transport
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