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32 Cards in this Set
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Levothyroxine |
Thyroid hormone: To treat hypothyroidism, myxedema, and cretinism |
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Repository Corticotropin |
Pituitary adrenocorticotropic hormone To diagnose adrenocortical disorders; acts as antiinflammatory agent; to treat acute MS |
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Prednisone (Deltasone) |
Adrenal hormone: glucocorticoid To decrease inflammatory occurrence; as an immunosuppressant; to treat dermatologic disorders
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Humalog (Lispro) |
Antidiabetic: insulin-rapid acting To control diabetes mellitus; to lower blood sugar
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Regular Humulin R |
Antidiabetic: insulin-short acting To control diabetes mellitus; to lower blood sugar
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Humulin N |
Antidiabetic: insulin-intermediate-acting To control diabetes mellitus; to lower blood sugar
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Glargine (Lantus) |
Antidiabetic: insulin-long-acting To control diabetes mellitus; to lower blood sugar
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glipizide ( Glucotrol ) |
sulfonylurea, second-generation To control hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus |
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metformin (Glucophage) |
biguanide To control hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus
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latanoprost (Xalatan) |
Prostaglandin analogue Decreases IOP in open-angle glaucoma; may have a role in narrow-angle glaucoma, but more studies needed. |
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Mafenide Acetate (Sulfamylon Cream) |
Topical anti-infective To treat second- and third-degree burns; to prevent organism invasion of burned tissue areas; to treat burn infections
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Glipizide: Contraindications |
diabetic ketoacidosis |
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Glipizide: adverse reactions |
hypoglycemia, tachycardia |
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Glucagon: stimulates |
glycogen breakdown |
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Glucagon: counteracts __________ effects |
insulin |
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Metformin: hold when? |
48 hours prior to and after IV contrast dye due to increased risk of lactic acidosis or renal failure**** |
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Sulfonylureas: Hypoglycemic reaction: |
Similar to those of insulin** |
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Hypoglycemia: if insulin induced |
correct by glucagon |
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Hypoglycemia: administer |
Dextrose 50% IV |
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Major complication of Insulin use: |
Hypoglycemia—glucose < 70 |
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Rapid Acting: Humalog (Onset, Peak, Duration) |
Onset: 5-15 min |
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Intermediate Acting: Onset, Peak, Duration |
Onset: 1-2 hr |
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Short Acting: Onset, Peak, Duration |
Onset: 30 min |
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Long-Acting: Onset, Peak, Duration |
Onset: 1 hr |
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Insulin may be administered in adjusted doses that depended on _______________ |
individual blood glucose test results (sliding scales) |
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Glucose Levels: Prediabetes |
>120 fasting |
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Symptoms of diabetes (the three P's) |
Polyuria-increase urination, Polydipsia-increased thirst, Polyphagia-increased hunger |
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Non-insulin-dependant diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) |
Type 2 Diabetes |
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Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM) |
Type 1 Diabetes |
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Maturity-onset or Adult-onset diabetes |
Type 2 Diabetes |
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Juvenile-Onset Diabetes |
Type 1 Diabetes |
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Metformin |
doesn't cause hypo or hyperglycemia |
