NURS 5334-Exam 3 Study Questions-with 100% verified answers-2022

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NURS 5334-Exam 3 Study Questions-with 100% verified answers-2022 • 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-diabetes • 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 CONTINUED........ [Show More]

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