Hypo and Hyperglycem Word Scramble
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Sign/Symptom | Disorder |
Decreased level of consciousness; sluggishness progressing to coma; hypoactive reflexes | HYPERGLYCEMIA |
Weakness, lethargy | HYPERGLYCEMIA |
Tachycardia, hypotension | HYPERGLYCEMIA |
Kussmaul breathing (rapid, deep respirations) | HYPERGLYCEMIA |
Acetone-like or fruity breath | HYPERGLYCEMIA |
N/V, thirst | HYPERGLYCEMIA |
Dry, warm, flushed skin; soft eyeballs | HYPERGLYCEMIA |
Urine glucose strongly positive; urine ketone levels positive | HYPERGLYCEMIA |
Gradual onset; pt slow and sluggish; r/t lack of insulin; increased stress | HYPERGLYCEMIA |
HA, blurred vision, diplopia; drowsiness progressing to coma | HYPOGLYCEMIA |
Ataxia (defective muscle coordination); hyperactive reflexes | HYPOGLYCEMIA |
Paresthesias (numbness, tingling); weakness; muscle spasms; twitching progressing to seizures | HYPOGLYCEMIA |
Tachycardia; palpitations; normal to high BP | HYPOGLYCEMIA |
Rapid, shallow breathing | HYPOGLYCEMIA |
Urine glucose negative | HYPOGLYCEMIA |
Sudden onset; pt appears anxious, drunk; r/t overdose of insulin, missing a meal, increased stress | HYPOGLYCEMIA |
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