Nursing Week 13: Diabetes Mellitus and Endocrine System

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Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic ______ disorder

metabolic

There are 2 types of Diabetes Mellitus: DM ______ and DM Type II

I

The 3 P's of Diabetes Mellitus are Polyphagia, Polyuria, and ______

Polydipsia

One of the priority care considerations for Diabetes Mellitus is to control ______ to slow disease progression

glycemic Signup and view all the answers

Pt education for Diabetes Mellitus includes ______ monitoring

BG Signup and view all the answers

Insulin is the only medication for ______ Diabetes Mellitus

DM 1 Signup and view all the answers

Semaglutide is a newer ______ for Diabetes Mellitus

medication Signup and view all the answers

One of the goals of diet therapy for Diabetes Mellitus is ______ management

weight Signup and view all the answers

Principles of nutrition in diabetes include ______, fats, and carbohydrates.

Protein Signup and view all the answers

Exercise therapy benefits include improved ______ sensitivity and glucose tolerance.

insulin Signup and view all the answers

Risks of exercise include ______.

Hypoglycemia Signup and view all the answers

Surgical interventions include ______ surgery and pancreatic transplant.

Bariatric Signup and view all the answers

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) can be reversed by restoring ______ and electrolyte balance and decreasing blood glucose.

fluid Signup and view all the answers

Hypoglycemia is defined as a blood glucose level of less than ______.

70 Signup and view all the answers

Chronic complications of diabetes include ______ vascular disease and heart failure.

Cardio Signup and view all the answers

Diabetic neuropathy is characterized by ______ sensation from distal to proximal.

decreased Signup and view all the answers

Primary hypothyroidism is characterized by an increase in ______ levels.

TSH Signup and view all the answers

Thyroid antibodies are associated with an ______ origin.

Autoimmune Signup and view all the answers

Hypothyroidism is caused by the deficient production of ______ hormones.

thyroid Signup and view all the answers

The symptom of ______ is common in both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.

Dysmenorrhea Signup and view all the answers

The treatment of hypothyroidism often involves the administration of ______.

levothyroxine Signup and view all the answers

Hyperthyroidism is characterized by an overproduction of ______ and/or T3.

T4 Signup and view all the answers

Grave's disease is a type of ______ autoimmune disease.

hyperthyroid Signup and view all the answers

In hypothyroidism, the body processes are slowed, resulting in ______ metabolism.

slowed Signup and view all the answers

The term '______' refers to the inability to tolerate heat or cold.

intolerance Signup and view all the answers