Signs of hypoglycemia include:
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Anxiety, weakness, pallor, sweating
These are signs of hypoglycemia, along with restlessness, chills, confusion, nausea, hunger, tachycardia, weakness, or headache. Choice A are signs of hyperglycemia.
Nurse Casey is studying about insulin administration. She should be knowledgeable that regular insulin:
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Is used IV
Regular insulin is the only insulin preparation that can be administered IV. Regular insulin is rapid acting. It is a crystalline zinc preparation and peaks in 2 to 4 hours.
A major side effect of insulin use that can be life threatening is:
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Hypoglycemia
The action of insulin will lower glucose levels, which may prove fatal if levels drop too low.
Which of the following statements involving Type II diabetes mellitus is correct?
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It involves inefficient insulin production.
In type II diabetes mellitus, insulin is produced in insufficient amounts along with reduced insulin receptor responsiveness. In type II diabetes mellitus, the beta cells do produce insulin but in inadequate amounts. There is decreased rather than increased insulin responsiveness.
Drew is diagnosed with Type I diabetes mellitus. As a nurse taking care of the client, you should know that in his condition:
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The beta cells of the pancreas stop producing insulin.
In type I diabetes mellitus, the beta cells stop producing insulin completely. There is no such pathophysiologic process as malformed insulin. Clients with type I diabetes can be treated with insulin. The diagnosis can be made in clients at any age.
When caring for a client taking parathyroid medication, which of the following nursing interventions is a priority?
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Monitor serum calcium levels.
Serum calcium levels are altered when pathology exists in this gland. This is because the gland regulates the balance of calcium and phosphorus.
Which of the following drugs will decrease the effects of vasopressin?
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lithium (Lithane)
Lithium is known to decrease the effects of vasopressin. Lithium is a salt, and antidiuretic hormone acts on the water that influences the sodium/water balance.
Vasopressin is which of the following pituitary hormone?
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Antidiuretic hormone
Vasopressin is antidiuretic hormone.
Miley has been taking growth hormones for a quite sometime now. As a recipient of the agent, she should be aware that a side effect of growth hormone is:
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Increased tumor growth
Growth hormone may increase the size of a tumor if one is present. Hypothyroidism and soft tissue atrophy are the side effects. Dwarfism is the indication for therapy.
Which of the following is a contraindication to the administration of growth hormone?
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The epiphyseal shaft is closed.
A closed epiphyseal shaft is a contraindication for administration of growth hormone. There are no exact height or age requirements for the administration of growth hormone.