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Med Surg 3

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Why can insulin not be taken orally?   show
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The diet needed with myxedema   show
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show Increases insulin production  
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show reduces liver glucose production and improves glucose use  
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show improves glycemic control, stabilizes/decreases body weight, improves lipid profile  
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What is a problem with lipodystrophy?   show
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What is the advantage of human insulin over animal?   show
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show Check in th emorning, wipe site, allow to dry, then stick, put blood on stick in monitor, apply bandaid to site  
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Why might a obese person develop diabetes?   show
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show Close relatives with DM, Baby over 9lbs.,Member of high risk ethnic population, gestational diabetes, obese, lazy, HTN, Lipoproteins, cholestrol level & triglycerides elevated  
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The result of diabetes mellitus   show
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Diabetes Mellitus affects?   show
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show Coughing  
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show Synthroid  
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Possible injuries from parathyroid tumor   show
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show tap facial nerve, will be a spasm of facial muscle.  
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A symptom of Addison's disease   show
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A symptom of Pheochromocytoma   show
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show High bllod sugar, polyuria, polydipsia, recuurent infections, obesity, fatigue, blurred vision, parasthesia  
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What is the meaning of an elevated FBS?   show
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show Is given 2 hrs after meal, most accurate  
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show tells glucocontrol over 3 months. Glucose ties onto tail of hgb- sugar is sticky.  
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What is called the master gland?   show
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Why is the Pituitary gland called the master gland?   show
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What is acromegaly?   show
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show enlargement of bones & connective tissue-Big Hands, big feet, forehead, protruding jaw  
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What to look for in a simple Goiter?   show
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show Use iodine salt  
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show TH production decreases, thyroid enlarges- attempt to produce more hormone. Iodine is necessary for TH synthesis & secretion  
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show to decrease vascularity & size of gland to reduce bleeding during surgery  
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show Suction equipment, trach set, O2, Iv calcium gluconate  
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show Hi-calorie, protein, CHO,calcium  
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How many meals a day should someone with Hyperthyroidism eat?   show
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what in the diet should a person with Hyperthyroidism avoid?   show
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show Avoid Stress, Increase fluids, diet high in sodium and low in potassium, dont skip meals, wear medic alert braclet.  
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show If meds are stopped abruptly, stress, surgery, trauma  
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Functions of epinephrine & norepinephrine?   show
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A common complaint for hypothyroidism?   show
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The primary assessment with Diabetes Insipidus   show
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show Inhale with each spray  
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What is the technique to mix insulins in syringe?   show
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show Prevent hypoglycemia  
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show It increases glucose used by the muscle, decreases need for insulin, Chl,triglycerides, improves circulation, caution used --- blood sugar may drop to rapidly with heavy exercise  
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What causes Diabetic Ketoacidosis?   show
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show Thirst, Dry mucous membranes, Hot dry skin, flushed face, n/v, poor skin turgor, looks & feels sick, sweet fruity breath odor, Kussmuals respirations.  
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The importance of personal hygiene for those with diabetes mellitus   show
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How to minimize complications for diabetics?   show
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show Hard time to take care of self, foot care, food prep, high risk for falls  
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what is the leading cause of blindness between the ages of 25-74?   show
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show day of admission  
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Teaching selfcare to diabetics   show
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show Adrenal Cortex  
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Noral Blood Glucose Level   show
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Cushings disease has to much?   show
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Aldostrone when is it released?   show
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Pheochromocytoma   show
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Risk for Corneal Abrasions   show
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Insufficient amount of Thyroid Hormone   show
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show Chvostek sign  
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Increased Parathyroid disorder   show
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show Graves Disease  
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Symptoms of Graves disease?   show
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Necessary for proper functioning of the thyroid   show
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Increased calcium blood levels   show
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Secretes digestive enzymes and releases insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream   show
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show Hypothalamus  
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Produces Insulin   show
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show Adrenal medulla  
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Reduces excess calcium in the blood   show
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show Ephinephrine  
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Reduces excess calcium in the blood   show
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show Addison's Disease  
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show Pituitary adenoma  
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Concentration of particles in the blood   show
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show SIADH  
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Caused by inadequate production of growth hormone   show
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show Grave's Disease  
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show Hyperthyroidism  
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show Diabetes Insipidus  
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show Thyroiditis  
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Occurs with reduced calcium in the blood   show
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show Somogyi effect  
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Insufficient insulin production   show
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show Pancreas  
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What releases inslulin into the bloodstream   show
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show glycogenolysis  
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The loss of fluid from extracellular compartments is called   show
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The condition know as polyuria suggests that there is an excessive production of   show
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show dawn phenomenon  
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show polyuria,polydipsia,polyphagia  
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