« previous next »

Author Question: If a patient receives insulin and doesn't eat, what happens to the blood glucose level? What will ... (Read 34 times)

james

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 573
on: Jul 3, 2018
If a patient receives insulin and doesn't eat, what happens to the blood glucose level?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What is the difference between BGM and SMBG testing?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


jesse.fleming

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 301
Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Blood glucose level drops; hypoglycemia occurs.

Answer to Question 2

SMBG refers to fingerstick self-monitoring, reported by patient. BGM refers to fingerstick re-port, usually done by nurse.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

It is believed that humans initially contracted crabs from gorillas about 3 million years ago from either sleeping in gorilla nests or eating the apes.

Did you know?

The first documented use of surgical anesthesia in the United States was in Connecticut in 1844.

Did you know?

Addicts to opiates often avoid treatment because they are afraid of withdrawal. Though unpleasant, with proper management, withdrawal is rarely fatal and passes relatively quickly.

Did you know?

Green tea is able to stop the scent of garlic or onion from causing bad breath.

Did you know?

The B-complex vitamins and vitamin C are not stored in the body and must be replaced each day.

Percussion for Ascites: Shifting Dullness, Patient on Left Side Percussion for Ascites: Shifting Dullness, Patient on Left Side
Blood Flow - Heart Chambers Blood Flow - Heart Chambers
Measuring Systolic Blood Pressure Using the Palpatory Method Measuring Systolic Blood Pressure Using the Palpatory Method
Digital recording devices can be helpful when providing patient education to visually impaired ... Digital recording devices can be helpful when providing patient education to visually impaired ...
Reaction 2: Isomerization of Glucose-6-phosphate Reaction 2: Isomerization of Glucose-6-phosphate
The developed countries must reduce the level of greenhouse gas emissions The developed countries must reduce the level of greenhouse gas emissions
Video: Audiology

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library