Zzi.sh Chapter 37 Quiz

The nurse is reviewing dietary recommendations with a pt newly diagnosed with diabetes. The nurse should correctly explain to the pt that the recommended amount of carbohydrates

55%-60%

What percentage of pts with diabetes will be affected with some degree of diabetic neuropathy?

60%-70%

For the pt experiencing a hypoglycemic reaction to insulin, which would be the best action by the nurse if the pt were able to swallow?

Administer 1/2 cup of apple or orange juice

Diabetes occurs from dysfunction of which organ?

Pancreas

Which oral hypoglycemic agent must be given to pts who have an allergy to sulfa drugs?

glipizide (Glucotrol)

Functional hypoglycemia may be a very early indicator of

Diabetes mellitus

Which insulin is considered fast-acting?

Humalog

Characteristics of type 2 diabetes mellitus include

Obesity

Type 1 diabetes mellitus was formerly known as

insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM)

Classic signs and symptoms of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus include

polydipsia, polyuria, and polyphagia