Medication Aide Insulin Module Exam 2024 Questions & Answers Graded A+.

What are the 3 P's ? {Ans: 1. Polydipsia 2. Polyphagia 3. Polyuria}Hypoglycemia {Ans: A deficiency of sugar (glucose) in the blood caused by too much insulin or too little glucose.}Type 2 Diabetes {Ans: 1. May or may not require insulin. 2. Typically develops after the age of 40 but can develop in the teen years. 3. In many clients the disease can be controlled with diet and exercise. 4. Represents 95% of all cases}Two hours (pc)after eating {Ans: less than 180mg/dl}When the body has too little insulin or unable to use insulin properly, over-eating or eating the wrong types of food, lack of exercise, illness and stress. {Ans: Hyperglycemia}Pre-meal blood glucose before dinner and lunch {Ans: 90-130mg/dl}4 steps needed to manage Diabetes {Ans: 1. Diet management 2. Exercise 3. Medication 4. Blood glucose monitoring.}Insulin pen {Ans: An insulin injection device the size of a pen that includes a needle and holds a vial of insulin. It can be used instead of syringes for giving insulin injections.}Hypoglycemia symptoms may include {Ans: Disoriented behavior, coma, seizure and unconsciousness}Signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia {Ans: Increased thirst, frequent urination, hunger, fatigue and/ or