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diabetes oral medication
oral meds
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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
09/18/2016

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Term
sulfonlyureas/second generations
what do they do
Definition
decrease insulin resistance
increase beta cell to make insulin
Term
what are some side effects of sulfolyureas?
Definition
GI disturbances, skin rash weight gain
Term
what are some cautions with sulfonylureas?
Definition
caution with sulfa allergies
caution with nsaids, warfarin and sulfonamides
take with food
include ides zides,mides, rides
take 30 min b4 food
Term
what are Biguanides and what is their action
Definition
they help lower blood glucose by decreasing insulin resistance and decreasing insulin production by the liver
Term
what are some names of biguanides?
Definition
metfomin or glucophage
Term
what are some things to keep in mind with biguanides
Definition
lactic acidosis
headaches
gi disturbances
stop 48 hours before a procedure
Term
what are some alpha guucosidase inhibitors
Definition
precose
glyset
Term
do to the A g inhibitos do?
Definition
block the uptake of carbs in the gut
Term
how are Alpha glucosidase inhibitors best used?
Definition
with food, fiber hold for npo or fasting or Gi problems
Term
what are thiazolidinedionez (zones)
Definition
lowers insulin resistance
can cause edema
weight gain and fractures
Term
what are non sulfonlyurea settagogues or meglitinides
Definition
prandin and starlix
increase beta cells to make insulin
take with meals
can cause hypoglycemia
watch out for heart problems
kidney and liver functions
Term
what are incretin mimetics
Definition
mimic insulin
can cause stomach discomfort, diarrhea,
DOES NOT CAUSE HYPOGLYCEMIA
Term
name some incretin memetics
Definition
byetta
victoza
trulicity
tanzium
can be mixee with sulfonnylurias or metfomin
MUST BE REFRIGERATED
Term
what are dpp4 inhibitors (tins)
Definition
increase insulin action
decrease liver production of glucose
can cause headache, nausea or vomiting
Term
what is human amylin
Definition
symlin-used with other insulins to lower post meal blood glucose
Term
name some combination diabetic drugs
Definition
glucovance
metaglip
avandamet
all mixed with metformin
Term
what does glucogon do
Definition
increases blood sugar in 5-20 minutes
treats insulin induced hypoglycemia
can cause HYPERTENSION
Term
rapid acting insulin
Definition
onset 5-15
peak 30-60 minutes
duration 2-4 hours
Term
regular acting insulin
Definition
onset 30 minutes
peak 2-4 hours
duration 4-6 hours
can be given IM or Sub Q
Term
intermediate insulin
Definition
onset 2-4 hours
peak 4-12 hours
duration 16-20 hours
can be mixed with regular
rotate
mix clear to cloudy
RN
Term
long acting
Definition
onset 1 hours
no peak
duration 24 hours
Term
how are insulins mixed
Definition
rapid and long acting
50/50
70/30
75/25
Term
what are signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia
Definition
"COLD AND CLAMMY, GIVE ME SOME CANDY"
SHAKY
SWEATY
INCREASE BLOOD PRESSURE
SLURRED SPEACH
WEAK
Term
what are some signs and symptoms of dka
Definition
blood glucose above 300
ketones in urine
kussmaul breathing
osmotic diuresis
hyponatremia
hypokalemia
ketones in urine
glucose in urine
metablolic acidosis
Term
how do you treat DKA
Definition
insulin
fluids
potassium
Term
what are signs and symptoms of hhns
Definition
hyperglycemia 600-1200
osmotic diuresis
no ketones
electrolyte levels around normal
tachycardia
hypotension
Term
how to treat hhns
Definition
blood glucose maintained around 250 until fluid is replaced
electrlytes replaced
iv insulin
treat underlying cause
Term
what can cause dka or hhns
Definition
illness, stress, inadequate insulin
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