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10 Cards in this Set
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Insulin that is produced by a person’s body is __. A) exogenous B) genetic C) endogenous D) synthetic |
endogenous |
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Excessive glucose in the bloodstream increases its osmolality, which initially causes the patient to experience __. A) polyphagia B) polyuria C) hypoglycemia D) polydipsia |
polydipsia |
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People of which cultural background are the most likely to develop diabetes mellitus? A) African-American B) Hispanic C) Asian D) European |
Hispanic |
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Diabetes mellitus is the leading cause of which of the following disorders? A) end-stage renal disease B) cancer C) rheumatoid arthritis D) gangrene |
end-stage renal disease |
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Which of the following blood glucose levels is considered moderate hypoglycemia? A) 40 mg/dL B) 55 mg/dL C) 75 mg/dL D) 100 mg/dL |
55 mg/dL |
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The appropriate treatment for a hospitalizated unconscious patient with hypoglycemia would be __. A) 6 ounces of orange juice B) a piece of candy C) an intramuscular injection of glucagon D) putting sugar under the tongue to dissolve |
C) an intramuscular injection |
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The most likely cause of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is__. A) overeating B) taking too much insulin C) not taking enough insulin D) drinking alcohol |
not taking enough insulin |
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One of the primary goals in treating diabetes mellitus is __. A) gaining weight B) decreasing insulin use C) stabilizing glucose levels D) treating complication |
Stabilizing glucose levels |
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Which of the follow is an example of intermediate-acting insulin? A) lispro B) regular insulin C) ultralente D) NPH insulin |
NPH insulin |
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Hypoglycemia caused by drinking alcohol on an empty stomach is considered a(n) __. A) exogenous cause B) endogenous cause C) functional cause D) natural cause |
Functional cause |
