This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: What are the standard diagnostic criteria for T1DM? Which are found in Rachel's medical record? ... (Read 16 times)

ashley

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 584
on: Aug 21, 2018
What are the standard diagnostic criteria for T1DM? Which are found in Rachel's medical record?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What factors noted in Mr. Seyer's history and physical may indicate problems with eating prior to admission?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

mcabuhat

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 344
Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

 Casual plasma glucose >200 mg/dL with sx. of polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, and unexplained wt. loss (casual is defined as any time of day without regard to time since last meal)
 Fasting (no caloric intake for > 8 hrs.) glucose of >126 mg/dL on at least 2 occasions
 Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) 2-hour sample >200 mg/dL
 Islet cell antibodies
The following were found in Rachel's medical record: serum glucose of 724 mg/dL; Symptoms of polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, and unexplained wt. loss; and + ICA, GADA, IAA, and IA-2A autoantibodies consistent with type 1 DM.

Answer to Question 2

 Odynophagia
 Sore throat/dry mucous membranes
 30 lb weight loss/some muscle wasting (low oral intake)
 Early satiety
 Anorexia
 Dysgeusia


ashley

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 584
Reply #2 on: Aug 21, 2018
TY


mcabuhat

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 344
Reply #3 on: Aug 21, 2018
You're welcome


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Though methadone is often used to treat dependency on other opioids, the drug itself can be abused. Crushing or snorting methadone can achieve the opiate "rush" desired by addicts. Improper use such as these can lead to a dangerous dependency on methadone. This drug now accounts for nearly one-third of opioid-related deaths.

Did you know?

About 60% of newborn infants in the United States are jaundiced; that is, they look yellow. Kernicterus is a form of brain damage caused by excessive jaundice. When babies begin to be affected by excessive jaundice and begin to have brain damage, they become excessively lethargic.

Did you know?

There are major differences in the metabolism of morphine and the illegal drug heroin. Morphine mostly produces its CNS effects through m-receptors, and at k- and d-receptors. Heroin has a slight affinity for opiate receptors. Most of its actions are due to metabolism to active metabolites (6-acetylmorphine, morphine, and morphine-6-glucuronide).

Did you know?

More than 20 million Americans cite use of marijuana within the past 30 days, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). More than 8 million admit to using it almost every day.

Did you know?

Your chance of developing a kidney stone is 1 in 10. In recent years, approximately 3.7 million people in the United States were diagnosed with a kidney disease.

Monkeys and apes such as this chimpanzee can be recognized in the fossil record by the anatomy of th Monkeys and apes such as this chimpanzee can be recognized in the fossil record by the anatomy of th
In this 1900 cartoon, oil baron John D. Rockefeller holds the White House in the palm of his hand wh In this 1900 cartoon, oil baron John D. Rockefeller holds the White House in the palm of his hand wh
Types, Sizes, and Uses of Computers in the Medical Office Types, Sizes, and Uses of Computers in the Medical Office
Medical assistant working in a front office area of a medical office. Medical assistant working in a front office area of a medical office.
Medical assistant shaking hands with the interviewer at the close of the interview. Medical assistant shaking hands with the interviewer at the close of the interview.
Reacting to Medical Treatments Reacting to Medical Treatments
Video: Pneumonia Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library