Final exam review 2026 med surg GURANTEED NURSING OF ADULTS (The University of Texas at Arlington) Complete And Verified Study material) (140pages) LEARNEXAMS

The (organ) maintains blood glucose levels by releasing and

(hormones).

Pancrease; insulin and glucagon

Glucagon stimulates what process?

Gluconeogenesis

What condition(s) downregulate insulin secretion?

Low blood sugar

What are the clinical characteristics of type 1 diabetes?

- NO insulin production

- Often < 30>

- Autoimmune, genetic, or viral etiology

- Often have islet cells and/or insulin antibodies present

- REQUIRES insulin injection

- Ketosis prone (DKA)

What are the clinical characteristics of type 2 diabetes?

- Some or none insulin production + insulin resistance

- Usually > 30 YO + overweight @ dx

- NO islet cell antibodies

- Treated with oral hyperglycemics, diet and exercise

- May require insulin

- Ketosis uncommon

- HHS prone

What are the modifiable risk factors for diabetes?

- Elevated weight status

- Low activity level

- High BP

- High cholesterol

What behaviors can reduce the risk for developing diabetes?

- Lose weight + keep it off

- Exercise 30 min 5x/wk