Nurs 309 Quiz 9 - Acute Type 2 Diabetes Study Guide Rated A+

1. Which descriptors are typical of type 2 diabetes mellitus? (select all that apply) a. autoimmune response causes beta cell destruction b. cells have decreased ability to respond to insulin c. diagnosis is based on results of 100-g glucose tolerance test d. most pts diagnosed are obese adults e. usually has abrupt onset of thirst and weight loss {Ans: b,d}7. A UAP tells you that, while assisting with the morning care of a postoperative pt with type 2 diabetes who has been given insulin, the pt asked if she will always need to take insulin now. What is your priority for teaching the pt? 1. explain to the pt that she is now considered to have type 1 diabetes 2. tell the pt to monitor fingerstick glucose level every 4 hours after discharge 3. teach the pt that a person with type 2 diabetes does not always need insulin 4. talk with the pt about the relationship between illness and increased glucose levels {Ans: 4}27. Which class of antidiabetic medication must be held after using contrast media until adequate kidney function is established? a. alpha-glucosanide inhibitors, which include miglitol (Glyset) b. biguanides, which include metformin (glucophage) c. meglitinides,