A third subclass of diabetes mellitus includes additional types of diabetes that are a part of other diseases having features not generally associated with the diabetic state. Identify which of the following disorders may have an associated diabetic component. (Select all that apply.)

An 90  year-old- patient was admitted to the hospital with urosepsis. The patient has a history of diabetes, high blood pressure and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) .The nurse reviews the  patients antibiotics that has been ordered from the drug class macrolides and recognizes they have which action on bacteria?

A patient has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and will begin daily oral corticosteroid treatment. Which of the following baseline assessments are needed for a patient receiving corticosteroids? (Select all that apply.)

Which musculoskeletal diagnosis noted in a patient’s medical record does the nurse anticipate will be treated with allopurinol?

Which of the following is a function of glucocorticoids? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is examining a patient in the emergency department whose chief complaint is a dislocated shoulder. Assessment data needed to evaluate the patient include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

A test that determines glycemic control over the previous 8 to 10 weeks is called a:

When teaching a patient with seizures about therapy with estrogen, the nurse should include what possible drug interaction?

Serum potassium levels of a patient with severe vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy diuresis are usually:

Despite aggressive chemotherapy for breast cancer, Mrs. Fiji’s condition declines and she is bed bound. Her current medications include morphine sulfate, androgen, and stool softener daily. Because of her immobilization and current treatment, she is at risk for: