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Exam 3 Study Questions ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT SPRING FALL-2022 LATEST GUARANTEED GRADE A+

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• What drugs are used to treat gestational diabetes? o Metformin and Insulin • What A1C value indicates diabetes mellitus? Pre-DM? o 6.5% or greater is considered diabetes o 5.7-6.4% pre-diabe ... tes • What fasting and random values indicate DM? o Fasting plasma glucose—126 or greater is diabetes o Random (casual) plasma glucose—anything greater than 200 is diabetes • What are complications of insulin therapy? o Hypoglycemia o Can develop lipohypertrophy ▪ Accumulation of subcutaneous fat that occurs when it is injected too frequently at the same site o Allergic reactions ▪ Characterized by red and intensely itchy welts, breathing becomes difficult ▪ If severe allergy develops: • Desensitization procedure (small doses to larger doses) o Hypokalemia ▪ Promotes the uptake of potassium cells and insulin activates a membrane-bound enzyme with sodium potassium and ATPase that pumps potassium into the cells and sodium out • Drug interactions? o Hypoglycemic agents ▪ Can intensify the hypoglycemia included by insulin ▪ Examples: sulfonylureas, glinides, alcohol o Use with caution with hyperglycemic agents ▪ Examples: thiazide and glucocorticoids and sympathomimetics • What effect do beta blockers have on insulin? o delay awareness of and response to hypoglycemia by masking the signs that are associated with stimulation of sympathetic nervous system o Impair glycogenolysis o Prevent the bodies counter-regulatory response • What are other therapeutic uses besides DM? o Hyperkalemia o Aids in diagnosis of GH deficiency o Diabetic ketoacidosis • Insulin dosage must be coordinated with what? o Carbohydrate intake • What is B/P goal in diabetic? o To be controlled, within normal 120/80 • What medication can be given to decrease risk of diabetic nephropathy? o ACE inhibitor or ARB • What role does exercise play in treatment of both type 1 and type 2 DM? [Show More]

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