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Who might a doctor order an A1C test for to screen for diabetes? 

Which of the following activities can potentially boost endorphin levels? 

People with type 1 diabetes require insulin: 

A nurse at the endocrinology clinic cares for a patient diagnosed with Cushing Syndrome and a patient diagnosed with Addison’s Disease. Determine which patient the nurse is most likely to observe the clinical findings below.  Select Cushing Syndrome or Addison’s Disease next to each statement.  1) Round moon face, striae on skin [Answer1]. 2) Bronze skin pigmentation, salt craving [Answer2] 3) Hypotension, weakness [Answer3] 4) Hyperglycemia, hypokalemia [Answer4]

How often does a person need an A1C test if managing blood glucose levels is challenging? 

A patient with diabetes is using carbohydrate counting to manage their nutritional intake. The patient’s primary care provider recommends the patient consume two carbohydrates servings with their evening snack. The patient looks at the labels of four snack options in their cupboard. Using the labels below, which option represents the best choice for the patient’s snack?

A patient taking metformin (glucophage) 500 mg twice daily and glipizide (Glucotrol) 20 mg twice daily has a glycosylated hemoglobin (A1C) of 9.2%. Respond to questions #44-46 using this data. 

A patient admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) secondary to a viral gastroenteritis infection was weaned off a regular insulin drip 30 minutes ago. The patient now reports a “racing heart,” feels restless, and appears sweaty. Which action should the nurse take first?

Use the following information to answer questions #38-#40. A patient recently diagnosed with Addison’s disease is learning about management of the disorder. At their last clinic visit, the patient received education on nutritional therapy for Addison’s disease and was prescribed medication to take at home as part of their treatment plan. Answer the next three questions related to the care of this patient. 

A patient admitted to the medical-surgical unit is prescribed a penicillin antibiotic to be administered intravenously to treat an infection. Shortly after beginning the infusion, the patient’s family member calls the nurse and says, “Something isn’t right, come in here right away.” Immediately on assessment, the nurse observes the patient has developed a rash over the trunk and back. The patient reports shortness of breath that is worsening, nausea, and dizziness. Blood pressure is 72/42 mmHg, heart rate is 132 bpm, respiratory rate and 32 and labored. Lung sounds are decreased with bilateral expiratory wheezing. The provider writes several orders to be implemented emergently.  Select the most likely options from the missing information below to complete the statements. The nurse understands the patient has developed [diagnosis]. The underlying pathology causing the patient’s presenting clinical manifestations is [pathology].  The nurse understands the highest initial priority of care for this patient is to [priority].  The nurse reviews the provider orders and administers [medication] first.  The nurse’s next priority is to administer [medication2].