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| HHNK(hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome) |
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| a slow gradual increase in blood glucose levels, insulin is present but it is not as effective as it should be |
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| What are the two main causative factors of HHNK? |
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| insulin resistance and too high carbohydrate intake |
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| What is Type one diabetes mellitus characterized by? |
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| polyuria,polydipsia,polyphagia |
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| Etiology of Type 1 Diabetes? |
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| there is no endogenous production of insulin from the beta cells in the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas |
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| time required for the medication to have an initial effect or begin working |
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| when the insulin will have its maximum effect |
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| how long the insulin will remain active in the body |
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| given 10-15min prior to eating/sliding scale |
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| peak 1-3hrs, duration 2-6hrs. |
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| insulin glargine (Lantus) |
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| What insulin is not mixed with any other? |
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| What drug stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreas? |
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| Side effects of sulfonylureas? |
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| hypoglycemia,bloating flatulence,abdominal cramping,nausea |
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| What drug lowers blood glucose by reducing hepatic glucose production? |
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| What is prescribed in the treatment of POS? |
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| What drug stimulate pancreas beta cells? |
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| What drug reduces insulin resistance in the periphery? |
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| Which drug has a black box for CHF,MI and not for C-V disease patients? |
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| What test should be performed before taking thiazolidinediones? |
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| alpha-glucosidase inhibitor |
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| alpha-glucosidase inhibitor |
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| What drug inhibits the absorption of glucose from the gut? |
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| alpha-glucosidase inhibitor |
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| dipeptidyl peptidase inhibitor |
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| dipeptidyl peptidase inhibitor |
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| dipeptidyl peptidase inhibitor |
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| Which drug has a black box for development of pancreatitis and necrotizing pancreatitis? |
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| Symptoms of hypothyroidism? |
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| weight gain, lethargy, constipation, thick skin, cold intolerance, anemia, and hyperlipidemia |
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| radioactive iodine isotopes |
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| used to destroy the hyperactive thyroid tissue in older patients |
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| takes 3-6mths for effect, po |
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| hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex |
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| propiltihiouracil (PTU,Propacil) |
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| Side effects of corticosteroids? |
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| increase blood sugar, infection risk,ulcer formation, edema and cause hyperglycemia,mood swings, and mask inflammatory responses |
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| causes sodium and water retention? |
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| What is used to treat Addisons and to treat salt losing adrenogenitial syndrome? |
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