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list general characteristics of diabetes mellitus
disorder of carbohydrate metabolism
deficiency of insulin
resistance to action of insulin
sustained hyperglycemia, polyuria, polydipsia, ketonuria, and weight loss
what percentage of diabetes is type 1
5-10%
what is the primary defect of diabetes type 1
problem with the beta cells of the pancreas
what is almost always present with type 2 diabetes
obesity
what are the hallmarks of type 2 diabetes related to insulin
insulin resistance and impaired insulin secretion
list some systemic complications of diabetes mellitus
retinopathy
nephropathy
sensory & motor neuropathy
gastroparesis
erectile dysfunction
what two types of insulin have been removed from the market
beef and pork derivatives
what appearance do most insulins have
clear/colorless suspensions
when mixing insulins, which should you draw up first
short acting
how do we prepare insulin for withdrawal
roll bottle gently; do NOT shake as it can dislodge the insulin from its protein carrier
list the rapid acting insulins
insulin lispro
insulin aspart
insulin glulisine
what is another name for insulin lispro?
humalog
when is insulin lispro given; list time and duration of action
right before meal or after a meal
rapid acting; short duration
when is another name for insulin aspart
novolog
when is insulin aspart given; list time and duration of action
5-10 mins before meal
short duration, rapid acting
another name for insulin glulisine
apidra
time and duration of action for insulin glulisine
short duration
rapid acting
which insulins can you mix with nph
lispro, aspart, glulisine
how many minutes without oxygen before the brain is injured
4 minutes
what is another name for regular insulin
humulin R, Novolin r
when should regular insulin be given
list duration and time of action
30-60 mins before meal
short duration, slower action
how can regular insulin be administered
subq, im, po, off label iv
in what form is regular insulin also available that others are not
U-500
list the insulins of intermediate duration
NPH (neutral protamine Hagedorn) and Insulin determir
what is another name for insulin determir
Levemir
can you mix insulin determir
NO
what are intermediate duration insulins NOT intended for
postprandial hyperglycemic control
another name for insulin glargine
Lantus
duration of insulin glargine
long duration; 24 hour
大筋
/(n) outline/summary/
[おおすじ]
list the subq injection sites for insulin
abdomen, upper arm
how should insulin be stored
refrigerated; do not freeze
can a vial be kept at room temp
yes if current use vial and only for 1 month
how should pre filled syringes be stored
refrigerate; needle up; agitate before injection
what are the two types of insulin therapy
tight control
conventional therapy
what are the prerequisites for tight control therapy of diabetes
careful attention to elements of treatment program
defined glycemia target
self monitoring of blood glucose 3-5 times daily
high degree of patient motivation
extensive patient education
list some adverse effects of tight control insulin therapy
hypoglycemia
lipodystrophies
list some signs of hypoglycemia
acute tachycardia, palpitations, sweating, nervous, headache, drowsiness, fatigue, confusion
list the treatment for hypoglycemia
if conscious - OJ, sugar cubes, honey, non diet soda, glucose tabs, corn syrup
if unconscious - IV glucose or glucagon
値する
/(vs-s) to be worth/to deserve/to merit/(P)/
[あたいする]
describe the effects of glucagon
exact opposite of insulin
relaxes GI smooth muscle (used in endoscopy)
stimulates body to make sugar out of own reserves in the liver
why do people suffering from starvation not benefit from glucagon therapy
they don't have any extra stores to use
when should we use oral hypoglycemics; list the MOA
only used in type 2 diabetes
use only after diet and exercise fail
stimulate existing capacity of pancreas to secrete insulin
what is diabetic ketoacidosis
hyperglycemia with ketones in urine
list treatments for diabetic ketoacidosis
insulin replacement
bicarbonate for acidosis
water and sodium replacement
potassium replacement
normalization of glucose levels
what are RDAs
recommended dietary allowances for vitamins; set by Food and Nutrition Board of the Nation Academy of Sciences; represents average daily dietary intake sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all healthy individuals in a particular life stage or gender
what is the tolerable upper intake limit
highest average daily intake that can be consumed by nearly everyone wo significant risk of adverse effects; index of safety
how do we classify vitamins
fat soluble
water soluble
list the fat soluble vitamins
A, D, E, K
list the water soluble vitamins
C, B complex
what is the exception to water soluble vitamins in b complex
B12
deficiency of vitamin A results in what
night blindness
xerophthalmia
keratomalacia
blindness
benefits of vitamin A
enables adaptation to dim light, plays role in embryogenesis, spermatogenesis, immunity, growth, and skin/mucous membrane integrity
adverse effect of too much vitamin A
highly teratogenic
another name for vitamin A
retinol
another name for vitamin E
alpha-tocopherol
vitamin d deficiency results in
rickets, soft bone, increased risk of breast, colon cancer, type 1 diabetes, falls in elderly and overall mortality
deficiency of vitamin e can result in what
neuro defecits
benefits of vitamin e
antioxidant properties
reduce incidence of colds in elderly
may delay macular degeneration and Alzheimers
risk of too much vitamin e
heart failure
dietary sources of vitamin e
fresh greens
seeds
vegetable oils
another name for vitamin k
phytonadione
vitamin k uses
synthesis of prothrombin and other clotting factors to prevent spontaneous bleeding from hypothrombinemia and to treat warfarin overdose
adverse effects of vitamin k
hypersensitivity reaction to IV
hyperbilirubinemia in infants with parenteral application
how is vitamin k typically given
IM injection
another name for vitamin c
ascorbic acid
uses for vitamin c
required to produce collagen and other compounds that bind cells together and participatesin biochemical reactions
what biochemical reactions does vit c participate in
synthesis of adrenal steroids
conversion of folic acid
has antioxidant properties
facilitates GI iron absorption
deficiency of vitamin c can lead to what
scurvy
adverse effects of vitamin c
nausea
abdominal cramps
diarrhea
claims are made that vitamin c helps with these things; does it really
colds, asthma, osteoporosis, advanced cancer, schizophrenia, wound healing, atherosclerois
does NOT actually benefit
list the b complex vitamins
niacin (nicotinic acid), riboflavin (vitamin b2), thiamin (vitamin B1), pyridoxine(vit B6), cyanocobalamin (vit B12), folacin (folic acid)
list benefits/negatives of niacin
lowers cholesterol
can cause flushing/dizziness in large doses
lowers triglyceride levels
deficency will give you dry cracked flaky skin
benefit of riboflavin
migraine uses
uses for thiamin
carbohydrate metabolism
lack of pyridoxine causes
seborrheic dermatitis, microcytic anemia, peripheral neuritis, convulsions, depression
lack of these causes megoloblastic anemia
cyanocobalamin, folacin
actions of folic acid
neural tube defects
reduces homocysteine levels
protects against colorectal cancer
define enteral nutrition
provision of nutrients by way of the GI tract
uses for enteral and parenteral nutrition
promotes wound healing
prevents loss of body mass
restores body mass
contraindications for enteral nutrition
bowel obstruction, ileus, vomiting, malabsorption
list common components of enteral nutrition
amino acids
carbohydrates
fats
electrolytes
vitamins
trace elements
water poor
adverse effects of enteral nutrition
aspiration pneumonia
diarrhea
vomiting
insufficient emptying
GI bleeding
metabolic disturbances
list the schedules of admin for enteral feedings
continuous
cyclic
intermittent
bolus
complications associated with enteral feedings
increased BUN
glucose intolerance
hyperlipidemia
allergy
hypokalemia
hypoglycemia from abrupt cessation
routes for parenteral nutrition
peripheral vein
central venous catheter (including PICC)
components of TPN
amino acids, dextrose, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, electrolytes, trace elements
complications of parenteral therapy
infection
metabolic disturbances
catheter related complications
pneumothorax
venous thrombosis
define herbal medicine
use of plant derived products to promote health and relieve symptoms of disease
how are herbal medicines regulated
under dietary supplements
Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994
what are some disadvantages to herbal meds
presumed safe until proven hazardous
DSHEA does not regulate manufacturing so impurities and adulterants are common
what is the major concern with herbal meds
increases or decreases effect of prescribed meds
what herbs suppress platelet aggregation
ginkgo
feverfew
garlic
what herbs increase BP and HR
ma huang
what herbs accelerate metabolism of multiple drugs causing decreased effects
st. johns wort
what has black cohosh been used for
menopause
what is feverfew used for
migraines
what is echinacea used for
allergic reactions and autoimmune clients
list effects and disadvantages of garlic
lowers LDL, increases HDL, lowers cholesterol, suppresses platelets, decreases bp, increases insulin levels
list benefits of ginger root
suppress n&v with motion and morning sickness/chemo nausea, improves appetite, reduces stomach upset and flatulence, anti inflammatory properties
disadvantage of ginger root
suppress platelet aggregation
advantages of ginkgo biloba
improve memory, concentration, relieve dizziness, tinnitus, headace, counteract ED from antidepressants esp Prozac (fluoxetine); improves blood flow via vasodilation; scavenges free radicals
benefits/AE of goldenseal
bactericidal, bacteriostatic; used for NVD, CNS stim, HTN, convulsions, resp depression
ma huang is also known as
ephedrine
adverse effects of ephedrine
hypertension, increased bp and heart rate
benefits of saw palmetto
helps in benign prostatic hypertrophy
benefits of valerian
sleep; drowsiness
list the actions of bulk forming laxatives
behave like dietary fiber; swell to form viscous solution/gel; soften fecal mass; increase transit
prototype for bulk forming laxative
metamucil
公演
/(n) public performance/(P)/
[こうえん]
adverse effects of bulk forming laxatives
esophageal and intestinal obstruction if not enough fluid
how do surfactant laxatives work
lower surface tension of stool and softens by facilitating penetration of water into the feces; act on intestinal wall to inhibit fluid absorption and stimulate secretion of water and electrolytes into the intestinal lumen
what is the prototype for surfactant laxative
Colace
generic name for colace
docusate sodium
what do we need to do with surfactant laxatives
full glass of water
sit upright for 30 min
adverse reactions with surfactant laxative
rare
dosage for surfactant laxatives
50-500 mg daily
prototype drug for stimulant laxatives
Dulcolax, Senekot
action of stimulant laxatives
directly stimulate gut motility, increase secretion of water and ions into intestine, reduce water and electrolyte absorption
legitimate uses for stimulant laxatives
treatment of opioid induced constipation and slow transit constipation
adverse reactions with stimulant laxatives
bowel rupture
which laxatives are most addictive and why
stimulants bc they work faster
dulcolax generic name
bisacodyl
Senekot generic name
senna
when should we take bisacodyl
no sooner than 1 hour after ingesting milk or antacids; do not crush
prototype drug for osmotic laxatives
Fleet, magnesium salts
Fleet generic name
sodium phosphate
action of osmotic laxatives
non absorbable and retains water in the colon
adverse reactions with osmotic laxatives
dehydration, diarrhea and loss of water; magnesium can accumulate to toxic levels in renal failure; sodium can retain fluid; acute renal failure
an osmotic laxative with fewer side effects and safer
Miralax (glycol)
when are osmotic laxatives contraindicated
heart failure, HTN, edema
action of lactulose
poorly absorbed and cannot be digested-byproduct of breakdown results in osmotic action-stool in 1-3 days
side effects of lactulose
flatulence, cramping
what laxative is safe for dehydrated or electrolyte sensitive
GoLytely (polyethylene glycol-electrolyte)
what kind of suppository is used for laxative
glycerin suppository
what natural substance is a natural stimulant laxative
castor oil
list some high risk patients for laxative use
abdominal pain, nausea, cramps, regional enteritis, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, acute surgical abdomen, fecal impaction, bowel obstruction
prototype for phenothiazine anti emetic
phenergan
phenergan generic name
promethazine
action of promethazine
relieve nausea by blocking dopamine receptors
adverse reactions of phenothiazine anti emetic
extrapyramida - drooling, shuffling
orthostatic hypotension
when are phenothiazine anti emetics contraindicated
children under 2 years owing to risk of fatal respiratory depression
what damage does phenothiazine anti emetics cause when used IV
tissue damage
prototype for opioid anti diarrheals
Lomotil
Lomotil generic name
dipheynoxylate/atropine
action of opiod type anti diarrheal
relieves frequency of stools by slowing GI motility at CNS level
what combination for anti diarrheals discourages abuse
atropine and morphine
adverse effects of opiod type anti diarrheals
sedation
tachycardia
prototype of parenteral anticoagulants
heparin (unfractionated)
what does unfractionated heparin mean
connected to a protein
sources of heparin
cattle lungs and pig intestines
when is heparin contraindicated
pork or beef allergies
adverse effects of heparin
bleeding
heparin induced thrombocytopenia
hypersensitivity
indications for use of heparin
management of MI; disseminated intravascular coagulopathy; open heart surgery, dialysis, pulmonary embolisms, evolving stroke, massive deep vein thrombosis
when is heparin the anticoagulant of choice
pregnancy
emergencies due to rapid onset
which anticoagulant is a 2 nurse check drug
heparin
when should we use extreme caution with heparin
peptic ulcer disease; GERD; duodenal ulcers; aneurysm; hypertension; threatened abortion, liver and kidney disease
where can heparin NOT be given
MUSCLE
antidote to heparin overdose
protamine sulfate
prototype for low molecular weight heparin
Lovenox
Lovenox generic name
enoxaparin
action of lovenox
heparin preparation with shorter molecules than unfractionated that selectively inactivates faxtor Xa
uses of Lovenox
used to prevent DVT following surgeries and ischemic complications
when is lovenox contraindicated
spinal cord injury, eye and brain surgeries, concurrence with anticoagulants
how is lovenox dosage figured
by body weight
benefits of lovenox
given as fixed dose once or twice daily
can be used at home
less monitoring required
less thrombocytopenia
adverse effects of lovenox
bleeding
immune mediated thrombycytopenia related to pork sensitivity
expensive!
prototype for oral anticoagulants
Coumadin
coumadin generic name
warfarin
action of warfarin
antagonist of vitamin k, blocks biosynthesis of factors vii, ix, x and prothrombin
uses of warfarin
prevention of venous emboli, thromboembolism in patients with artificial heart valves, prevention of thrombosis during atrial fibrillation
adverse effects of warfarin
hemorrhage, teratogenesis (category X), red orange urine (not bloody), alopecia
contraindications for warfarin
thrombocytopenia, bleeding, lumbar puncture, surgery of eye or brain or spinal cord, vitamin K deficiency, alcoholism (impairs ability to clot), liver disease
drug drug interactions of warfarin
any drug that increases or decreases anticoagulant effect
foods that affect warfarin levels
mayonnaise, canola, soy, broccoli, dark greens
antidote for warfarin toxicity
vitamin K, orally or subQ; whole blood if that doesn't work
list some anti platelet drugs used to prevent arterial thrombosis
aspirin, clopidogrel (plavix)
prototype for thrombolytic drugs
streptokinase (streptase)
action of streptokinase
binds plasminogen to make plasmin to break up clot
major uses for streptokinase
acute coronary thrombosis, deep vein thrombosis, massive pulmonary emboli
adverse effects of streptokinase
bleeding, hypotension, antibody production to streptokinase,fever
intercranial hemorrhage, cord bleeds, intraocular bleeds
antidote for streptokinase
amikar (spelling?)
prototype for histamine 2 receptor agonists
tagamet
tagamet generic name
cimetadine
action/uses for cimetadine
first choice for gastric/duodenal ulcers; promotes healing through acid reduction, GERD
adverse effects of cimetadine
low incidence of gynecomastia, reduced libido, impotence, CNS depression/excitement, pneumonia
drug drug interactions with cimetadine
inhibits hepatic drug metabolism so any drug metabilized that way will have its absorption affected (warfarin, phenytoin, theophylline, lidocaine); drugs that rely on gastric secretions for absorption
what are histamine 2 receptor agonists generally used to treat
peptic ulcer disease
what is a formulary substitution
substituting drug in same class; works the same way (ex: pepcid for tagamet)
pepcid generic name
famotidine
uses for pepcid
heartburn, acid indigestion, sour stomach
benefits of pepcid over tagamet
no antiadronergic effects
no effect on hepatic metabolism of other drugs
prototype for proton pump inhibitors
prilosec
prilosec generic name
omeprazole
action of omeprazole
suppress secretion of gastric acid; superior to histamine 2 receptor agonists
adverse effects of omeprazole
headace, diarrhea, N&V; long term use increases risk of cancer
when should omeprazole be given
30 min before first meal, once daily
prototype for antacid
magnesium hydroxide/aluminum hydroxide
action of antacids
alkaline agents that neutralize acid and decrease destruction of gut wall
when do we take antacids
regularly to promote healing; 1 and 3 hours after each meal and at bedtime to treat PUD
goal of antacids
gastric pH greater than 5
adverse effects of antacids
constipation (aluminun base)
diarrhea (magnesium base)
sodium loading
high levels in renal failure patients
what types of effects do histamines have on the body
endogenous, vessel effects, bronchi effects, stomach effects, allergic reactions, PUD
when are histamines released
allergic response
non allergic response - direct stimulation of cells resulting in cell injury
what is required for an allergic response
IgE antibodies
prior exposure to allergen
What are measurable side effects of H1 stimulation
lowered blood pressure
edema
impaired breathing
itching
pain
mucus secretion
measurable side effect of H2 stimulatio
secretion of gastric acid resulting in ulcers, GERD, etc
what does a severe allergic reaction consist of
anaphylactic shock including bronchoconstriction, hypotension, edema of glottis
symptoms of anaphylactic are caused by
leukotrienes
treatment of anaphylactic shock
epinephrine
symptoms of mild allergies are caused by
histamines
classic antihistamines include what popular allergy med
benadryl
benadryl generic name
diphenhydramine
side effect of dyphenhydramine
highly sedating
action of H1 antagonists (classic antihistamines)
BLOCKERs
selectively bind to histaminic receptors
can also bine to muscarinic receptors
therepeutic effects of H1 antagonists
vasoconstriction
reduction of edema
relief of itching, pain
drying of secretions
therapeutic effects of H1 antagonists not related to allergies
relief of N&V, motion sickness
clinical uses of H1 antagonists
mild allergies, seasonal rhinitis, acute urticaria, allergic conjuntivitis, mild transfusion reactions,motion sickness, insomnia, NVD, constipation, loss of appetite
adverse effects of H1 antagonists
sedation, dizziness, lack of coordination, confusion
paradoxical = insomnia, excitation, tremors, convulsions
contraindications of antihistamines
third trimester
precautions with antihistamines
asthma, children/elderly, urinary retention, HTN, OA glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy
adverse side effects with 2nd generation antihistamines
cardiac dysrhythmias
symptoms of antihistamine toxicity
similar to atropine poisoning (anticholinergic, hyperpyrexia)
can lead to death in kids via excitation, hallucinations, convulsion, coma, CV collapse, death
treatment for antihistamine toxicity
remove and support
charcoal followed by cathartics
2nd generation antihistamine prototype
allegra
allegra generic name
fexofenadine
precautions with 2nd gen antihistamine
alcohol, drowsiness, liver, kidneys
action of 2nd gen antihistamine
antagonists of histamine to relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis and urticarias
what is the major advantage of 2nd gen anti histamines
do not readily cross blood brain barrier therefore non sedating with minimized anticholinergic side effects
major disadvantage of 2nd gen anti histamines
expensive