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What is the condition called when the acidity level in the blood increases due to converting fat into energy?
What is the condition called when the acidity level in the blood increases due to converting fat into energy?
How does an insulin pump help a patient with diabetes?
How does an insulin pump help a patient with diabetes?
What may be a clue of a potential diabetic emergency during patient assessment?
What may be a clue of a potential diabetic emergency during patient assessment?
Gestational diabetes is a condition that develops in some pregnant women as a result of:
Gestational diabetes is a condition that develops in some pregnant women as a result of:
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Why is ongoing monitoring necessary for gestational diabetes even after childbirth?
Why is ongoing monitoring necessary for gestational diabetes even after childbirth?
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What causes hypoglycemia in patients with diabetes?
What causes hypoglycemia in patients with diabetes?
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What is the normal range for blood glucose level (BGL)?
What is the normal range for blood glucose level (BGL)?
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What is the recommended treatment if signs and symptoms persist 5 to 10 minutes after the first dose of glucose?
What is the recommended treatment if signs and symptoms persist 5 to 10 minutes after the first dose of glucose?
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When should glucose gel be used for an unresponsive patient with suspected hypoglycemia?
When should glucose gel be used for an unresponsive patient with suspected hypoglycemia?
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What is the recommended dose of glucose gel for an unresponsive patient?
What is the recommended dose of glucose gel for an unresponsive patient?
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What happens if signs and symptoms persist after the second dose of glucose?
What happens if signs and symptoms persist after the second dose of glucose?
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Why is it important to communicate about any glucose the patient has received when transferring care?
Why is it important to communicate about any glucose the patient has received when transferring care?
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What is the main priority when treating a patient having a seizure?
What is the main priority when treating a patient having a seizure?
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Which of the following signs and symptoms may a patient experiencing a febrile seizure exhibit?
Which of the following signs and symptoms may a patient experiencing a febrile seizure exhibit?
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How long does a seizure need to last to be classified as status epilepticus?
How long does a seizure need to last to be classified as status epilepticus?
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What type of seizures are experienced by individuals with epilepsy as the main symptom?
What type of seizures are experienced by individuals with epilepsy as the main symptom?
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How are most epileptic seizures described in terms of duration?
How are most epileptic seizures described in terms of duration?
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What action is recommended if you suspect a patient is experiencing status epilepticus?
What action is recommended if you suspect a patient is experiencing status epilepticus?
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What is a common risk factor for UTIs according to the text?
What is a common risk factor for UTIs according to the text?
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Which group of people is predisposed to UTIs due to providing nutrition to pathogens?
Which group of people is predisposed to UTIs due to providing nutrition to pathogens?
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What is a recommended general treatment for altered mental status due to syncope?
What is a recommended general treatment for altered mental status due to syncope?
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In Type 1 diabetes, what is the primary issue with insulin production?
In Type 1 diabetes, what is the primary issue with insulin production?
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What general sign is associated with hypoglycemia?
What general sign is associated with hypoglycemia?
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What should be done first when encountering a patient with high blood glucose levels?
What should be done first when encountering a patient with high blood glucose levels?
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What is the recommended action if a patient's signs and symptoms persist 5 to 10 minutes after the first dose of glucose?
What is the recommended action if a patient's signs and symptoms persist 5 to 10 minutes after the first dose of glucose?
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In which of the following scenarios should a patient experiencing a seizure be transported?
In which of the following scenarios should a patient experiencing a seizure be transported?
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During which stage of a generalized tonic-clonic seizure does the patient experience muscle rigidity?
During which stage of a generalized tonic-clonic seizure does the patient experience muscle rigidity?
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What is the appropriate action if a patient fails to regain responsiveness after a seizure?
What is the appropriate action if a patient fails to regain responsiveness after a seizure?
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Which of the following scenarios warrants transporting a seizing patient according to the guidelines provided?
Which of the following scenarios warrants transporting a seizing patient according to the guidelines provided?
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When administering glucose to a patient who can follow directions and swallow safely, what should be done if signs and symptoms persist after the initial dose?
When administering glucose to a patient who can follow directions and swallow safely, what should be done if signs and symptoms persist after the initial dose?
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