Exam Week 1: NR668 / NR 668
(Latest 2024 / 2025) Psychiatric- Mental Health Capstone Practicum & Intensive | Review Questions and Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain
Question:
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Answer:
The destruction of pancreatic beta cells via autoimmune process that results in requiring exogenous insulin.
Question:
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Answer:
Insulin resistance: Cells become inefficient at absorbing insulin and then the
pancreas fails to meet the increased demand for insulin.
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Question:
Diabetes Mellitus Symptoms & labs
Answer:
-Symptoms:
• Increased thirst, weight loss, polyuria, blurry vision: Resulting from
hyperglycemia
-Labs:
• Fasting glucose Greater than or equal 126 mg/dl • 2-Hour plasma glucose values of Greater than or equal to 200 mg/dl • A1C Greater than 6.5 percent • Ideally 2 separate instances of abnormal measurements for diagnosis
Question:
Hypoglycemia
Answer:
-may occur once the glucose level is <70 mg/dl • Tremor • Palpitations • Anxiety • Sweating • Hunger • Paresthesia • Delirium 2 / 4
• Stupor • Seizure • Confusion • Weakness • Drowsiness
Question:
Hypothyroidism
Answer:
-Clinical Symptoms • Fatigue • Depression • Cold intolerance (excessive clothing) • Unintended weight gain • Constipation • Myalgia • Menstrual Irregularities • Goiter (enlarged thyroid gland) • Bradycardia
-Diagnosis • High TSH (> 4.5mU/L) Varies with age • Low Serum Free T4
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Question:
Hyperthyroidism
Answer:
-Clinical Symptoms • Irritability • Palpitations • Hand tremors • Anxiety • Muscle weakness • Diarrhea • Unintended weight loss despite healthy appetite • Heat intolerance • Eye Lid Retraction/Lid Lag
• **Severe: Psychosis (Thyroid Storm)
-Diagnosis • Low TSH (<0.05 mU/L) • Possible High Free T4 & T3 levels
Question:
Respiratory: Prevention with vaccination
Answer:
-Anyone 6 months and older should get influenza vaccination
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