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Pain management, Diabetes
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10/25/2011

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Term
How are the protease inhibitors telaprevir and boceprevir used in Hep C?
Definition
Used as a third add on drug
Increases SVR (sustained virologic response). Keeps it from actively replicating.
Term
What are the 5 classes of ORAL antihypteglcemic agents for T2DM?
Definition
1) Secretagogue
2) Biguanide
3) alpha-Glucosidase inhibitor
4) Glitazone (TZD)
5) DPP-4 inhibitors
Term
What 5 drugs are considered to be the Secretagogues?
Definition
1) Diabeta/glynas/micronase (Glyburide)
2) Glucotrol (Glipizide)
3) Amaryl (Glimepiride)
4) Prandin (Repaglinide)
5) Starlix (Nateglinide)
Term
What drugs are in the Biguanide class?
Definition
Metformin (Glucophage)
Term
What drugs are in the alpha-Glucosidase inhibitor group?
Definition
Precose (Acarbose)
Glycet (Miglitol)
Term
What drugs are in the Glitazone/TZD class?
Definition
Actos (Pioglitazone)
Avandia (Rosiglitazone)
Term
What drug in the Glitazone class is only available by the REMS program?
Definition
Rosiglitazone
Term
What drugs are in the DPP-4 inhibitor class?
Definition
Januvia (Sitagliptin)
Onglyza (Saxagliptin)
Linagliptin (Tradjenta)
Term
How do the Secretagogues work (MOA)? What does their efficacy depend on?
Definition
Increase basal and postprandial insulin secretion
Relies on functioning Beta-cells
Term
How much do sulfonylureas and repaglinide reduce A1C by?
Definition
1-2%
Term
How much does Nateglinide reduce A1C by?
Definition
0.5-1%
Term
How are Sulfonylureas dosed?
Definition
QD-BID
Term
How is Repaglinide and Nateglinide dosed?
Definition
TID-QID
Term
What are the side effects associated with the Secretagogues class?
Definition
Wt GAIN, skin rxn, allergy, N/V
Term
What is the greatest risk with the Secretagogues?
Definition
Hypoglycemia
Term
What are the forms of viral hepatitis?
Definition
A, B, C, D, E and G
Term
Most common form of viral hepatitis in US?
Definition
Hep B and C
Term
What are the most likely forms of hepatits to become chronic?
Definition
B and C??! double check
Term
Hepatitis A and E are similar. They share some risk factors, what are they?
Definition
Poor sanitation
Sexual contact/transmission
Illicit drug use
Term
KNOW TABLE 24-1 risk factors
Definition
Term
What form of hepatitis is co-dependant on hep B?
Definition
Hep D
Term
What forms of hepatitis share risk factors?
Definition
Term
How is hepatitis transmitted?
Definition
Blood borne pathogens
Sexual transmission
Food/fecal oral
Term
Who is more at risk for hepatitis?
Definition
Term
what are ways to Dx hepatitis?
Definition
1) immune response- lab serology. Hep panel blood tests (most import)
2) liver fxn tests (severity)
3) liver biopsy (dx and severity)
Term
Table 24-2 know what's on the chart to be able to interpret it. don't memorize
Definition
Term
What forms of hepatits are there vaccines for?
Definition
Hep A and B. B protects against D as well (must have B to get D)
Term
What forms of hep are there No vaccines for?
Definition
Hep C and E
Term
Hep A, D and E are typically acute cases. Their treatment therefore are...?
Definition
Supportive care
Immunocompetent and some comrpimised it will pass
Term
Hep B and C have potential to be chronic.
Definition
Term
How do you avoid Hep A?
Definition
Sanitation, therefore more prevelant in thirdworld conditions
Term
What is preventative tx for hep A?
Definition
Vaccine
Sanitation
IMIG (IM immune globulin)
Term
What's special about immune globulin?
Definition
Passive immunity- boosts immunity for small time frame.
Term
Who would get IMIG and not vaccine?
Definition
Allergies to vaccines
Immune comprimised
Where it causes harm or can't be effective
Term
When is it Ok to give IMIG in relation to vaccines?
Definition
No live vaccines w/ IMIG (MMR etc) so you'd have to separate the two by 3 months!
Term
What vaccine can you administer with IVIG for post exposure prophylaxis?
Definition
Hep A
Term
How long does it generally take for a vaccine take to take effect?
Definition
2wks
Term
How long does IVIG work?
Definition
5months, if longer you need repeated dose
Term
If travelling to an hep endemic area and will be going within 2wks (vaccine hasn't started working) what can you do to prophylax?
Definition
IVIG
Term
What are the two hep A vaccines?
Definition
Havrix
Vaqta
Term
Who do we vaccinate for hep A?
Definition
International travelers less than 40yo
If greater than 40 or immune comprimiesed add IMIG
Term
What is post exposure prophylaxis for Hep A?
Definition
Hep A vaccine and IVIG within 14 days of exposure and it's pretty good at preventing infxn
Term
What are the risk factors for Hep B?
Definition
Blood borne pathogens
Sexual contact
Term
when are most children vaccinated for Hep B?
Definition
at birth
Term
What is the dose timing of Hep B?
Definition
0,1,6 months
Term
What is the immune globulin for hep B?
Definition
HepB ImmuneGlobulin
Term
What are the two Hep B vaccines?
Definition
Energex
Recombivax
Term
Is hep B preventable from having chronic hep b?
Definition
Yes, only about 5% develop chronic. Immuno competence has to do with chronic formation
Term
What is preexposure and post exposure prophylaxis for hep b?
Definition
HepBIG
HepB vaccine
Term
Pregnancy (hepB surface antigen +) what treatment should be given?
Definition
HepBIG
HepB vaccine both
Term
Pregnant mother is hepB surface antigen negative,how should you treat?
Definition
Hep B vaccine ONLY
Term
What does HepB surface antigen indicate?
Definition
Active infxn
Term
How long does the hepB vaccine last?
Definition
15-20yr
Term
In immuno comprimised pt what's important to do when hep b vaccination series is done?
Definition
check levels to make sure that immunocompetence is acheived with hep B
Term
Who is the hep A and B combination vaccine indicated in?
Definition
18yo or older pt. Saves extra needle sticks. Just as effective
Term
What is the Hep A and B combo vaccine called?
Definition
Twinrix
Term
Drugs for hepatits b of the same class should what?
Definition
NOT be used together
Term
What drugs can be used together in chronic hep B?
Definition
Drugs NOT in the same class
Term
How do you determine treatment of hepatitis B?
Definition
What hetatitis drugs have they been on before?
What his their history?
What is their immune status?
Term
What is something important to remeber about Lamivudine (Epivir-HBV)?
Definition
It increases resistance to other therapies and therefore shouldn't be used first line
Term
What is something important to remeber about Lamivudine (Epivir-HBV)?
Definition
It increases resistance to other therapies and therefore shouldn't be used first line
Term
What is the resistance of Adefovir Dipivoxil after 5yrs?
Definition
30%
Term
What hetpatitis drugs don't need renal adjustment?
Definition
Term
What drug wouldn't you use with tenofovir?
Definition
adefovir
Term
Which is preffered? tonofovir or adenofvir
Definition
Tenofovir
Term
What drug can you use if tenofvir stops working?
Definition
adofvir
Term
What is HBIG?
Definition
Hepatitis B Immune globulin
Term
What dosing should a genotype 1 hepC patient have of what drug?
Definition
Weight based dosing of ribovirin
Term
What type of dosing of riboviron does genotypes 2 and 3 of HepC need?
Definition
Fixed dosing
Term
Are there any vaccines for hepC?
Definition
No
Term
what is prophylaxis for Hep C?
Definition
Life style modification, avoid high risk behaviors
Term
What is the gold standard for treatment of chronic Hep C?
Definition
Pegylated Interfereon (Pegasys and Pegatron)
Term
What is another good treatment for Hep C?
Definition
Ribovirin
Term
What is the best treatment for Hep C?
Definition
Combination of Pegalated Interferon AND riboviron
Term
What is the difference in pegylated and non pegylated?
Definition
Poly ethylene glycol attached to molecule to extend the half life
Term
What are the protease inhibtors used for Hep C?
Definition
Telaprevir and boceprevir
Term
What does protease inhibtors decrease the chance of in hep C?
Definition
Decreases likelyhood of transmission AND developemnet of chiroisis
Term
What does
Definition
Term
What does protease inhibitors increase the likely hood?
Definition
Achieving SBR (sustained biologic response)
Term
What do you monitor for pegylated interferon and riboviron? What are counseling points?
Definition
Thrombocytopenia? etc
Term
What is best prophylaxis for Hep E?
Definition
Avoid risk factors (sanitation)
Term
What is treatment for Hep E infection?
Definition
Supportive care
Term
What is prophylaxis for Hep D?
Definition
Hep B prophylaxis
Term
what is pain?
Definition
what ever the patient says it is. It is subjective
Term
How prevelant is pain?
Definition
very- 2nd leading cause of time off work next to common cold is back or joint pain
Term
Everyone is always one step away from needing an opiate
Definition
Term
What are three types of pain
Definition
Visceral (organ)
Somatic (connective tissue ie, skin bone etc)
Term
What is Nosioceptive?
Definition
pain that is caused by stimulation of peripheral nerve fibers tha
Nociceptive pain may also be divided into "visceral," "deep somatic" and "superficial somatic" pain
Term
How is organ pain normally described?
Definition
duller, not able to pinpoint
Term
how is somatic pain described?
Definition
sharper, more ISOLATED
Term
What are characteristics of neuropathic pain?
Definition
Numbness/tingling
Pins and needles feel
parasethesis
Term
What is neuropathic pain?
Definition
Actually tissue damage to the nerve itself
Term
Can nerve damage be reveresed?
Definition
No
Term
What is functional pain?
Definition
Disruption in nerve pathway
Term
Remember neuropathyways with pain can "rewire" and not be reversed.
Definition
Term
What are characteristics of acute pain?
Definition
Sweating, wincing, grimacing, inc BP/HR
Term
What are the characteristics of chronic pain?
Definition
Disability
Long term (3-4mo)
Term
What are the two classifications/types of pain?
Definition
Nosioceptive
Neuropathic
Term
Know table 69-1 for O'neil
Definition
Term
How do you assess pt for pain?
Definition
1) When did it begin? How long have you had it?
2) what makes it better?
3) what makes it worse?
4) where is the pain?
5) how does it compare with the other pain you have experienced?
6) Does intensity change with time?
Term
Should you expect to achieve zero pain?
Definition
No, that's unrealistic
Term
Establish what reasonable therapy is
Definition
Term
As people feel better they do more, what does this mean for pain?
Definition
Pain score may be the same, but AODL may be better. This is GOOD.
Term
When might someone be a drug seeker or selling drugs?
Definition
Same pain score and no change in ADLs
Term
What do we use to determine the line of agents?
Definition
WHO
Term
Is dependance and tolerance to medication usual in Acute pain?
Definition
Nope
Term
Is dependance and tolerance to medication common in chronic pain?
Definition
Yes
Term
How likely is it that there is a psychological component to chronic pain?
Definition
Often a Major problem
Not usually present in acute pain
Term
Is depression common with chronic pain?
Definition
Yes
Term
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Definition
Term
What do we use for mild pain treatment?
Definition
APAP, NSAID (non-opiods) +/- adjuvent
Level 1
Term
What do you use to treat moderate pain?
Definition
Low potency Opiod and tramadol w/ APAP or NSAID +/- adjuvent +/- non-opiod
Level 2
Term
What do you use for severe pain?
Definition
High potency Opiods +/- adjuvent +/- non-opiod
Level 3
Term
What is the max daily dose of APAP?
Definition
4.0g
Term
What is the max daily dose of Ibuprofen?
Definition
3.2g
Term
How does APAP work? (MOA)
Definition
Decreases prostaglandins in CNS
Term
What is the significance of CNS prostaglandin action of APAP?
Definition
No anti-inflamatory response (peripherally)
Term
leading cause of liver failure?
Definition
tylenol
Term
?What are the contraindications for tylenol thereapy
Definition
Alcohol, chirosis, heptatitis, liver disease
Biggest problem is APAP combo drug addition
Term
How do NSAIDS work?
Definition
Cycloxygenase inhibition AT THE SITE OF INFLAMMATION. Prostiglandin effect too (fever)
Term
If one class of NSAID doesn't work with optimized dose, before you move to tramadol or another opioid what should you do?
Definition
Try another NSAID
Term
What is the most common salicylate?
Definition
ASA
Term
What is the major notable effect of ASA?
Definition
Irreversible platelet inhibitor
Term
Know to DC ASA 5-10d before surgery because of platelet turnover needed to eliminate drug.
Definition
Term
What is the ASA NSAID interaction that we need to be concerned about ?
Definition
GI bleeding, RENAL INSUF
Term
What is a contraindication for NSAID?
Definition
GI bleed (req hospitalization) and RENAL FAILURE
Term
Which should you take first? ASA or NSAID?
Definition
Take ASA to get your platelet effect first
Term
If pt needs to be on ASA for MI or Stroke do we still use NSAID?
Definition
NO.
Term
What does inhibition of prostacycline cause?
Definition
Vasoconstriction
Term
What inhibits prostacycline?
Definition
NSAID
Term
30-50ml/min what should be assessed w/ NSAID?
Definition
Risk benefit
Term
What are some drug interactions to watch with NSAIDs?
Definition
Anticoagulents
SSRI (inc GI bleeds)(both drugs chronicly)
Term
What's max daily dose of ASA?
Definition
4000mg daily
Term
What is a uniquely common side effect of ASA?
Definition
Tinnitus
Also can cause asthma problems
Allergies
Term
What are some NSAIDs?
Definition
Ibuprofen
Etoldolac
Mobic
Naproxen
Term
What is normal dosing of Ibuprofen
Definition
800mg q5-8hr
Reverisble platelet inhibition is notable
Term
What is the drug of choice for cancer bone pain, tooth pain, fracture pain.
Definition
NSAIDs
Term
What doseage form is Phenoprofen and ketoprofen now available? Hows that significant?
Definition
There are some transdermal patches, good for GI disoder Pts
Term
What is upset stomach a problem of with NSAID usually from? Local or systemic effet?
Definition
Local, so patches bypass that side effect.
Term
What NSAID is the only one available as IV?
Definition
Ketoralac (watch renal)
Term
What is significant about COX2?
Definition
Doesn't cause bleed issues, it's more selective
Term
What is the problem about COX2?
Definition
push the dose up and it loses its selectivity
(>about 100-200mg BID)
Term
How often do we normally dose drugs?
Definition
2nd or 3rd halflife
Term
Does acetaminophen have anti-inflammatory properties?
Definition
no
Term
what is the best tolerated drug with the least number of side effects for pain?
Definition
APAP
Term
What are routes for APAP?
Definition
oral, rectal
Term
What's the max dose for Tramadol?
Definition
400mg/day
Term
What is tramadol?
Definition
synthetic codeine analogue, indicated for mild to moderate pain
Term
What is indicative of tramadol toxicity?
Definition
SEIZURE
Term
What drug interactions of tramadol are important?
Definition
SSRI- seritonin syndrome, not likely but it is possible so be aware
Term
How long does adding apap or nsaid to an opioid add to duration of action?
Definition
about an hour
Term
What do you do to optimize analgesic effects of opioids?
Definition
Add APAP or NSAID
Term
How long does tramadol work?
Definition
Not very long, very short acting. Dosed q4-6hr
Term
Which NSAID is unsed for a longer duration?
Definition
Naproxen
Term
Which NSAID has higher side effect that other NSAID (esp GI)
Definition
Diclofenac
Term
What is Meloxicams features?
Definition
Long dosing (15-20h)
more COX-2 selective
Term
What is good about Etoldolac?
Definition
slightly more COX2 selective
Term
How long does naproxen last?
Definition
14hr
Term
What receptor promots euphoric effects and GI transit?
Definition
Kappa
Term
What receptor causes sedation and dec resp and GI transit?
Definition
Mu
Term
What do delta receptors effect?
Definition
modulation of NT other than analgesia
Term
what are two big counseling points about opioids?
Definition
drowsyness and constipation
Term
What drug is converted to morphine and is CYP2D6 dependant?
Definition
Codeine
Term
Which is more potent hydrocodone or codein?
Definition
hydrocodone
Term
What are your low potency opioids?
Definition
tramadol, hydrocodone, codiene
Term
What must be administered with opioids for long term patients?
Definition
Stimulant and stool softener
Term
How much APAP do you need to get effective addative effects with opioids?
Definition
500mg APAP
Term
What are the higher potency opioids?
Definition
Oxycodone
Morphine
Hydromorphone
Term
Is respiratory depression more likely with IV SQ or Oral dose form?
Definition
IV and SQ more than PO
Term
What is an OK respiratory rate?
Definition
8-10x/min
Term
What side effects can opioids have? (especially in geriatrics)
Definition
ACUTE PSYCHOSIS 50 AND UP

Mood changes(drepssion)
Sedation
Euphoria
Term
how do you treat acute psychosis in geriatrics that's drug induced?
Definition
DC drug
Term
What's a problem about opioids?
Definition
We develop tolerance to: sedative doses, euphoric effects

Some (not complete) tolerance to: Respiratory depression (longer you're on opioid better you do)

No tolerance to: Anxiolytic effects or CONSTIPATING EFFECTS and <5% For analgesia become tolerant
Term
What is the most common opioid in hospitals?
Definition
Morphine
Term
What is closely related to pain?
Definition
Anxiety
Term
How do pain and anxiety work together?
Definition
They are cyclic
Term
What is a good way to increase pain outcomes as far as the pain/anxiety cycle goes?
Definition
treat anxiety and get proper sleep
Term
What is the only opioid in the antagonist class?
Definition
Naloxone (Narcan)
Term
What are the agonist/antagonist opioid derivatives?
Definition
Pentazocin (Talwin)
Butoxphanol (Stadol)
Nalbuphine (Nubian)
Buprenorphine (Buprenex)
Term
What is the agonist/antagonist general duration of action?
Definition
15-30hr
Term
How much buprenorphine is equivalent to 10mg of morphine?
Definition
0.3 IM
Term
How many mg of Nubian/Nalbuphine are equivalent to 10mg of Morphine?
Definition
10mg (1:1)IM
Term
How many Mg of butorphanol/stadol are equivalent to 10mg of morphine?
Definition
2mg IM or 1spray Intranasal
Term
What percentage of the more potent drug do you use when converting?
Definition
50-75%
Term
When underdosing from stronger to weaker opioid dose to best equivalence what do you do?
Definition
Dose around the clock and have a schedualed med for breakthrough pain
Term
What drugs are in the Phenylpiperidine class?
Definition
meperidine (Demerol)
fentanyl
Term
What two classes might you be able to use in a true phenathrine allergy?
Definition
Phenylpiperidines (meperidine-like agonists)
Diphenylheptanes (methadone like agonists)
Term
What drugs are in the Diphenylheptanes class?
Definition
Methadone
Propoxyphene
Term
What drugs are in the phenanthrene class?
Definition
morphine, hydromorphone, oxymorphone, levorphanol, codeine, hydrocodone, oxycodone
Term
What opioid effects preload and afterload?
Definition
Morphine
Term
How is morphine available?
Definition
IV, PO, SQ
Term
What do we not see as much of with hydrocodone and oxycodone?
Definition
not as much hypotension etc and puritis/histamine release
Term
What are the two cleanest opioids products we have?
Definition
Oxycodone, hydrocodone
Term
What is the max dose of straight opioids?
Definition
There is none
Term
What's the three big problems with Meperidine (Demerol)
Definition
metabolite- normeperadine accumulates. Bad for renal insuficiency and causes seizures
Term
On a mg/mg basis how much more potent is fentanyl than morphine?
Definition
50-80x more potent
Term
What is the halflife of fentanyl IV roughly?
Definition
minutes
Term
what is good about the short halflife of fentanyl IV?
Definition
makes for good pain control adjustment in acute setting.
Term
How often does a fentanyl patch get changed initially?
Definition
Every 72hrs
Term
Describe the halflife of methadone
Definition
long and active metabolites are even longer! It has miss matched pharmacokinetics/dynamics
Term
How should you dose methadone for pain when initiating?
Definition
15-20mg upto 4 days then back it off or they'll OD
Term
pentozacin/talwin cause what in geriatrics?
Definition
CNS/Aggitation/Psychosis
Term
What class is pentozacin/talwin in?
Definition
agonist-antagonist
Term
What do you need to be careful about switching from opioid to agonist-antagonist
Definition
high risk of withdrawl because it stimulates pain receptors and binds without causing analgesic effect. Causes a ceiling effect.
Term
If you push the dose to high on the agonist-antagonist?
Definition
You have no increased analgesia, maybe decreased analgesia and worse side effects
Term
what is part of the criteria of starting suboxone?
Definition
must already be going through the first stages of withdrawal
This way it doesn't throw them into withdrawl should be dosed in the clinic
Term
What's significant about buprenorphine?
Definition
Dosed SQ
Lasts 4-6hrs
Very potent drug
Term
Why do you mix buprenoprhine and naloxone for suboxone?
Definition
Prevent people from shooting it. Shoot narcan and you get immediate withdrawal
Term
what drug has a higher affinity for receptor sites than other opioids?
Definition
bupranorphine
Term
What class is narcan/naloxone?
Definition
100% pure opioid blocker, it's a reversal agent, it's for emergency only
Term
How long is the halflife of narcan?
Definition
very short, less than 1hr or 2 therefore be mindful, someone might be OK and then crash again when it wears off.
Term
what about the halflife of narcan affects its dosing?
Definition
short halflife, usually needs multiple doses
Term
How should you treat acute pain?
Definition
Aggressively, prevent/break the pain/anxiety cycle, you'll need less drug for less time.
Term
How many mg/day of methadone in an opiate niave person should throw a red flag?
Definition
30mg
Term
How does T1DM present?
Definition
T1DM- REQUIRES exogenous insulin, destrxn of pancreatic bcells (no insulin secretion) DKA first manifestation!
Term
What is the screening/dx criteria for diabetes?
Definition
Impaired Glucose Tolerance test Dx prediabetes
Term
How many people are UNAWARE they have diabetes?
Definition
5.7 million
Term
how many people have diabetes? how many are Dx?
Definition
23.6 million
17.9 million
Term
What are macrovascular complications of diabetes?
Definition
stroke, heart disease, HTN, peripheral vascular disease, foot problems
Term
What are microvascular complications of diabetes?
Definition
Eye disease (retinophathy/cataracts), renal disease, neuropathy, foot problems
Term
How many people in the US have prediabetes?
Definition
5.7 million
Term
What percentage of diabetics have T2DM? What about T1Dm?
Definition
90-95% T2DM
10-5% T1DM
Term
What causes insulin deficiency in T1DM?
Definition
autoimmune beta cell destruxn
Term
What are risk factors for DM?
Definition
Family Hx, lack of activity, over weight, African american, native american, hispanic, asian american or pacific islander
HTN and dyslipidemia
Term
What is the criteria for gestational DM
Definition
women delivering baby weighing >9lb
Term
why do we treat gestational DM?
Definition
infant hypoglycemia
hyperbilirubinemia
complications w/ large baby
Term
What hormone decreases blood glucose?
Definition
Insulin
Term
What hormone raises blood glucose?
Definition
glucagon
Term
What is the level for imparied fasting glucose?
Definition
100-125
Term
what is the range for overt DM fasting glucose?
Definition
>/= 126
Term
What is imparied glocose tolerance for 2hr PP?
Definition
140-199
Term
What is the level for overt DM for post prandial?
Definition
>/=200
Term
what is ADA target HbA1C?
Definition
Term
What ist he AACE guidelines for A1C?
Definition
Term
What is the ADA preprandial blood sugar goal?
Definition
70-130
Term
What is the peak post prandial goal for ADA?
Definition
Term
What is the preprandial goal for AACE?
Definition
70-110
Term
what is the peak post prandial for AACE?
Definition
Term
what is the peak post prandial for AACE?
Definition
Term
What is the BP goal for both ADA and AACE?
Definition
130/80
Term
What is the LDL goal for ADA and AACE in diabetes?
Definition
<100
Term
What is the HDL goal for ADA and AACE in diabetes for men and women
Definition
40
50
Term
What is the TG goal for ADA and AACE?
Definition
<150
Term
What should diabetic pts always be assesed for?
Definition
elegibility to use ASA for cardiac
Term
What two drugs have compelling indications with diabetes?
Definition
ACEI and Statin
Term
What are the monitoring parameters of DM?
Definition
Dilated eye exam
Foot exam
Microalbumin/SrCr
Influenza vaccine
Depression questionair
Term
What 4 things might affect blood sugar?
Definition
Food
Exercise
Stress
Time of day
Term
Is there such a thing as a diabetic diet?
Definition
No
Term
What should a diabetic meal plan include?
Definition
low fat
high fiber
low-moderate in calories
Term
Describe the "plate method"
Definition
Small portion of milk and fruit on the side and plate is divided in half. Half is vegtables and the other half is comprised of meat and starches (1/4 of each)
Term
What had the greatest effect on reaising blood sugar? carbs, fats, proteins
Definition
Carbs
Term
how many carbs are in a serving for diabetics counting carbs?
Definition
15g
Term
How many servings of carbs are reecommended per meal for diabetics?
Definition
2-3 servings (20-45g carb)
Term
What are the four steps to self-monitoring blood glucose?
Definition
1) identifiy abnormality (hypoglycemia, fasting, postprandial)
2) determine timing and frequency of occurrence
3) investigate causes
4) take action
Term
What are some reasons patients don't test blood sugar?
Definition
lack of instructions, cost, discomfort
Term
What does a HgA1C of >8 indicate?
Definition
Fasting blood glucose problem
Term
What does a HgA1C of <8 indicate?
Definition
problem with postprandial blood glucose
Term
What are four factors that can affect the blood glucose?
Definition
Food
Exercise
Stess
Time of day
Term
If pt is unable to control blood sugar with diet and exercise (t2dm) what should be done next?
Definition
Oral or injectables
Term
What do we do for diabetes when diet and exercise fail and we don't want to put patient on insulin yet?
Definition
Lifestyle + Metformin + potentially sulfonylurea
Term
What do we do for pt who has failed diet and exercise therapy and we want to avoid sulfonylurea?
Definition
Lifestyle + Metfomin + Basal insulin
Term
What might we use in Pt that wants to/needs to loose weight and is diabetic but has failed diet and exercise alone?
Definition
Lifestyle + Metformin + GLP-1 agonists
Term
What is another option for diabetics not wanting to inject themselves and no wanting to use sulonylureas?
Definition
Lifestyle + Metformin + Pioglitazone
Term
What do you do when initial drug therapy chosen fails to control blood sugar?
Definition
Add on or go with Lifestyle + metformin + intensive insulin
Term
Can you add a sulonylurea to a pioglitazone per se?
Definition
Yep
Term
Which of the following isn't approved for add on treatment in diabetes with lifestyle change and metformin per the ADA?
Definition
DPPIV inhibitos
Term
What drugs can be added to metformin and lifestyle change as step 2 therapy?
Definition
Sulfonylurea
Basal insulin
Pioglitazone
Term
What insulin shouldn't ever be combined with another insulin?
Definition
Simalin/amalyn
Term
What is the T1DM max dose of Simalin?
Definition
60mcg
Term
What is the T2DM starting dose of Simalin?
Definition
60mcg
Term
How much does the starting dose of Victoza lower A1C?
Definition
It DOESN"T
Term
What is the role of Colesevelam in diabtes?
Definition
Lower A1C some
Good for pt who can't tolerate statin
Term
What is special about trajenta?
Definition
doesn't need renal dosing
Term
What is a problem with trajenta?
Definition
Hyperuricemia (GOUT)
Term
How long does it take TZDs to work?
Definition
up to 4wks
Term
What sulfonylurea doesn't Dr Kimble like?
Definition
Glyburide
Term
When carb counting how many grams of carbs should a women have? Man?
Definition
45-60g
60-75g
Term
which antidiabetic drug decreases LDL and increases HDL?
Definition
pioglitazone (Actos)
Term
What oral antidiabetic agent class is known to cause bone fracture and ovulation stimulation?
Definition
Pioglitazone
Term
What glucose does Acarbose and Miglitol primarily effect?
Definition
post prandial
Term
How should alpha-glucosidase inhibitors be administered?
Definition
with the first bite of food
Term
Generic name of Tragenta?
Definition
Linagliptin
Term
What glucose dose DPP 4 inhibitors affect?
Definition
Both post prandial and fasting. Most effect is on post prandial
NOT FOR T1DM OR DKA
Term
What drugs should not be used in DKA
Definition
DPP4 inhibitors
Metformin
Term
What antidiabetic drug class has no major side effects?
Definition
DPP4 inhibitors
Term
What is a contraindication for symlin (pramlintide)
Definition
gastroparesis
HgA1C >9
Pt unwilling to sel-monitor blood glucose
Term
JS uses 20u of detemir and 15u of Apidra with breakfast and dinner. Total daily insulin? 500gm carb/daily dose = ? (rule of 500)
Definition
50
500/50 = 10 therefore 1u of insulin is for 10g of carb
Term
what is the most common complication with diabetes?
Definition
neuropathy
Term
What are the Sx of hypoglycemia?
Definition
shaking, sweating, fast heart beat
Term
what is a common cause of hypoglycemi that clinicians are responsible for?
Definition
not adjusting drug dosing for renal or hepatic imparairment
Term
For hypoglycemia what can you use?
Definition
Orange juice
Carb
Glucose tabs
Skim milk
Term
When on alpha-glucosidase inhibitos what do you use for hypo glycemia?
Definition
3-6 glucose tabs
8oz skim milk
Term
How much carb, OJ, glucose tabs, skim milk should you use for hypoglycemia?
Definition
15g carb
4oz OJ
3-6 glucose tabs
8oz skim milk
Term
How do you treat hypoglycemia with glucogon kit?
Definition
administer 1mg IM/SQ, repeat in 20min if needed. Roll onto side to prevent aspiration
Term
Does DKA occure more commonly in T1 or T2DM
Definition
Term
What is an odd sign of DKA?
Definition
infxn
Term
How do you treat DKA?
Definition
fluids and regular insulin
Term
No lipid lysis and no ketone formation in HHS
Definition
Term
What is BP goal for diabetes?
Definition
<130/80
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