19 Questions
What lab values make transfusion of FFP a consideration in clinical practice?
Low levels of clotting factors
What lab values make transfusion of Cryo a consideration in clinical practice?
Low fibrinogen levels
What does the APP need to monitor pre and post transfusion of FFP?
Coagulation status
What does the APP need to monitor pre and post transfusion of Cryo?
Fibrinogen levels
Which drug class does Metformin belong to?
Biguanide
Which drug class does Repaglinide belong to?
Glinides
What is a common adverse effect of Sulfonylureas?
Hypoglycemia
What is a common adverse effect of SGLT2 Inhibitors?
Genital infections
What is a serious risk associated with Metformin use?
Lactic acidosis
Which patients need to monitor their blood glucose more frequently?
When starting or adjusting dose; changing diet/exercise
Why do patients with CGM still need a monitoring device with test strips to check their blood glucose with a fingerstick glucose?
Suspicion CGM may be inaccurate
Which type of glucose-lowering medication is usually used for treatment of T2DM for a patient who is pregnant?
Insulin (NPH, Lispro, Aspart, Detemir)
What are the principles of treating acute hyperglycemia related to DM in the hospitalized patient?
Regular or rapid insulin 1 unit for every 50 mg/dl over goal
What is a contraindication for the use of SGLT2 inhibitors?
eGFR < 30
What is a contraindication for the use of sulfonylureas?
History of DKA
What is a risk factor for increased insulin resistance during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy?
Family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma
What is a risk factor for developing multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome?
Pancreatic disorder
What is a risk factor for developing medullary thyroid carcinoma?
DKA
What is a risk factor for developing pancreatic disorder?
Alcohol consumption
Test your knowledge on transfusion medicine with this quiz covering fresh frozen plasma (FFP) and cryoprecipitate (cryo) transfusions. Explore the specific lab values that warrant these transfusions, the necessity of cross-matching, and the essential monitoring tasks for the advanced practice provider (APP) before and after the transfusion. Plus thorough diabetes
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