Question 1

The American Diabetes Association recommends a postprandial blood glucose level of ________ mg/dl for adults with diabetes.

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A)   less than 180
B)   more than 180
C)   70
D)   130E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

In the United States, nearly ________ people have diabetes mellitus.

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A)   7 million
B)   25.8 million
C)   366 million
D)   176 billionE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

A clinical finding consistent with a hypoglycemic reaction is

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A)   acetone breath.
B)   warm, dry skin.
C)   tremors.
D)   hyperventilation.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) C

Question 4

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is often associated with

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A)   nonketotic hyperosmolality.
B)   childhood.
C)   autoimmune destruction of the pancreas.
D)   ketoacidosis.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

________ is the most powerful predictor of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus.

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A)   Aging
B)   Obesity
C)   Sedentary lifestyle
D)   Cardiovascular diseaseE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Which are hormones that increase serum glucose level?

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A)   Vasopressin
B)   Glucagon
C)   Growth hormone
D)   Catecholamine
E)   CorticosteroidF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

Diabetes mellitus is the ________ leading cause of death and a major cause of disability in the United States.

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A)   first
B)   second
C)   fourth
D)   seventhE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Diabetic neuropathy is thought to result from

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A)   decreased myoinositol transport.
B)   elevated HbA₁c.
C)   deficient neuronal insulin receptors.
D)   neuronal demyelination.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Which are complications of diabetes mellitus that are microvascular?

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A)   Cardiovascular disease
B)   Retinopathy
C)   Nephropathy
D)   Neuropathy
E)   StrokeF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

In type I diabetes, respiratory compensation may occur through a process of

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A)   respiratory alkalosis.
B)   respiratory acidosis.
C)   metabolic acidosis.
D)   metabolic alkalosis.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

The underlying pathogenic mechanism for type 1 diabetes is

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A)   pancreatic b-cell destruction.
B)   lack of insulin receptors.
C)   lack of exercise and chronic overeating.
D)   impaired glucose transport into cells.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Which insulin types are most commonly used in the rapid-acting category?

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A)   NPH
B)   Aspart
C)   Glargine
D)   Lispro
E)   RegularF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

The underlying pathogenic mechanism for type 2 diabetes is

Accepted Answer

A)   pancreatic b-cell destruction.
B)   insulin resistance and b-cell dysfunction.
C)   lack of exercise and chronic overeating.
D)   impaired glucose transport into cells.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

What indicator is most helpful in evaluating long-term blood glucose management in patients with diabetes mellitus?

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A)   Blood glucose levels
B)   Urine glucose levels
C)   Glycosylated hemoglobin levels (HbA₁c) 
D)   Clinical manifestations of hyperglycemiaE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

The therapies that would be appropriate for a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus include

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A)   carbohydrate counting.
B)   high-protein diet.
C)   daily exercise.
D)   insulin.
E)   oral hypoglycemic agents.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 16

Insulin binding to its receptor on target cells results in

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A)   increased active transport of glucose into the cell.
B)   glycogen breakdown within target cells.
C)   increased facilitated cellular diffusion of glucose.
D)   gluconeogenesis.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

The breakdown of stored glycogen in the liver and muscles is called

Accepted Answer

A)   glycolysis.
B)   glycogenesis.
C)   glycogenolysis.
D)   gluconeogenesis.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D) C

Question 18

A type of insulin that would be most appropriate for acute management of hyperglycemia is

Accepted Answer

A)   NPH.
B)   Semilente.
C)   regular.
D)   Ultralente.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Which are clinical findings usually associated with type 1 diabetes mellitus?

Accepted Answer

A)   Polyuria
B)   Polydipsia
C)   Polyphagia
D)   Obesity
E)   Weight gainF) C) and E)
G) A) and B) A, B, C

Exam 41: Diabetes Mellitus

The American Diabetes Association recommends a postprandial blood glucose level of ________ mg/dl for adults with diabetes.

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In the United States, nearly ________ people have diabetes mellitus.

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A clinical finding consistent with a hypoglycemic reaction is

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C

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is often associated with

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________ is the most powerful predictor of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus.

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Which are hormones that increase serum glucose level?

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Diabetes mellitus is the ________ leading cause of death and a major cause of disability in the United States.

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Diabetic neuropathy is thought to result from

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Which are complications of diabetes mellitus that are microvascular?

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In type I diabetes, respiratory compensation may occur through a process of

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The underlying pathogenic mechanism for type 1 diabetes is

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Which insulin types are most commonly used in the rapid-acting category?

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The underlying pathogenic mechanism for type 2 diabetes is

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What indicator is most helpful in evaluating long-term blood glucose management in patients with diabetes mellitus?

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The therapies that would be appropriate for a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus include

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Insulin binding to its receptor on target cells results in

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The breakdown of stored glycogen in the liver and muscles is called

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C

A type of insulin that would be most appropriate for acute management of hyperglycemia is

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Which are clinical findings usually associated with type 1 diabetes mellitus?

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A, B, C

Exam 41: Diabetes Mellitus

The American Diabetes Association recommends a postprandial blood glucose level of ________ mg/dl for adults with diabetes.

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In the United States, nearly ________ people have diabetes mellitus.

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A clinical finding consistent with a hypoglycemic reaction is

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Type 2 diabetes mellitus is often associated with

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________ is the most powerful predictor of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus.

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Which are hormones that increase serum glucose level?

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Diabetes mellitus is the ________ leading cause of death and a major cause of disability in the United States.

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Diabetic neuropathy is thought to result from

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Which are complications of diabetes mellitus that are microvascular?

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In type I diabetes, respiratory compensation may occur through a process of

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The underlying pathogenic mechanism for type 1 diabetes is

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Which insulin types are most commonly used in the rapid-acting category?

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The underlying pathogenic mechanism for type 2 diabetes is

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What indicator is most helpful in evaluating long-term blood glucose management in patients with diabetes mellitus?

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The therapies that would be appropriate for a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus include

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Insulin binding to its receptor on target cells results in

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The breakdown of stored glycogen in the liver and muscles is called

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A type of insulin that would be most appropriate for acute management of hyperglycemia is

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Which are clinical findings usually associated with type 1 diabetes mellitus?

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