Learning Objectives, Chapter 41, Drug Therapy for Diabetes Mellitus PDF
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This document outlines learning objectives for a chapter focusing on the drug therapy for diabetes mellitus. It covers various aspects of diabetes, including differentiating between types, clinical manifestations, the actions of insulins and oral antidiabetic drugs, and their implications. The learning objectives also touch upon the roles of various medications.
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Learning Objectives, Chapter 41, Drug Therapy for Diabetes Mellitus =================================================================== ***After studying this chapter, you should be able to:*** **1.** Differentiate between type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. **2.** Identify the clinical manifest...
Learning Objectives, Chapter 41, Drug Therapy for Diabetes Mellitus =================================================================== ***After studying this chapter, you should be able to:*** **1.** Differentiate between type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. **2.** Identify the clinical manifestations of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. **3.** Identify the prototype and describe the action, use, adverse effects, contraindications, and nursing implications for the insulins. **4.** Discuss characteristics of the various types of insulins and insulin analogs. **5.** Identify the various prototypes, and describe the actions, uses, adverse effects, contraindications, and nursing implications for the oral antidiabetic drugs. **6.** Identify the different prototypes and describe the actions, uses, adverse effects, contraindications, and nursing implications for the sulfonylureas, alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, biguanide, thiazolidinediones, meglitinides, dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitors, amylin analogs, incretin mimetics, and sodium--glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors. **7.** Apply the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics of the angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers, and the statins in the care of the diabetic patient. **8.** Implement the nursing process in the care of patients receiving medications for the treatment of diabetes mellitus, including explaining the benefits of maintaining glycemic control in preventing complications, assisting patients or caregivers in learning how to manage diabetes care and to administer medications, and assessing and monitoring patients' adherence to prescribed management strategies.
