NUR 372 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Buffalo Hump, Hypertension, Hypotension
18 May 2020
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In women ages 20-40 are 5x more likely than men to develop: thicker or more visible body and facial hair, masculine features. In men: decreased libido, decreased fertility, ed, other s&s, severe fatigue, muscle weakness, depression, anxiety and irritability, loss of emotion control, cognitive difficulties, new or worsened high blood pressure, ha, bone loss, leading to fractures over time. Intermediate-acting insulins - nph insulin, white and cloudy solution, not crucial to be taken before a meal: peakless basal or long-acting insulin - absorbed very slowly over 24 hours, cannot be mixed with other insulins. Insulin pumps - continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion involves the use of small, externally worn devices. Patient inserts needle into subcutaneous tissue, change needle every 3 days. Insulin is classified according to its source, onset, peak and duration of action: only regular insulin may be given iv. Insulin preparations are usually given via subq route at intervals or continuous (insulin pump)
