NURS 2063 ESSENTIALS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY.
What are the causes of type 1 diabetes?
Correct Answer -caused by the inability for one to produce insulin needed
to transport glucose into cells. They are insulin dependent. It is common
in young kids and adolescents. The beta cells in the pancreas are
destroyed or not present. No insulin stimulates overproduction of
glucagon, causing glucose levels to rise.
What are the causes of type 2 diabetes?
Correct Answer -caused by the cells of the pancreas becoming resistant to
insulin, and decrease of receptors on the target cells. They lose the ability
to respond to cells. Results in decreased insulin production.
How can diabetes be diagnosed?
Correct Answer -random sampling of blood glucose over 200 mg, fasting
blood glucose level of 126, or and Hgba1C over 6.5. Normal A1c is 4-5.6,
but those with diabetes they should aim to have it less than 7
What is the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia?
Correct Answer -cold, pale, sweating, sleepy, lack of coordination,
irritability, hunger
Why does hypoglycemia take priority over hyperglycemia?
Correct Answer -There is not enough sugar to sustain energy for the cells
here.