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24 Cards in this Set
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Which of the following is the best description of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?
a. relative insulin deficiency b. absolute insulin deficiency c. onset during pregnancy d. also known as “Pre-diabetes” |
a. relative insulin deficiency
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Which of the following most closely meets diagnostic criteria for diabetes mellitus?
a. fasting glucose concentration of 120 mg/dl b. polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia c. two hour plasma glucose concentration of 180 mg/dl (observed during an oral glucose tolerance test) d. fasting glucose concentration of 65 mg/dl |
b. polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia
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Which of the following is most useful for management of Type 1 Diabetes?
a. sulfonylurea b. biguanide c. insulin secretagogue d. insulin |
d. insulin
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Which of the following most accurately describe hypoglycemia?
a. fasting plasma glucose concentration of 130 mg/dl b. polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia c. plasma glucose concentration of 60 mg/dl d. two hour plasma glucose concentration of 120 mg/dl (observed during an oral glucose tolerance test) |
c. plasma glucose concentration of 60 mg/dl
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Which of the following is most true of insulin?
a. all forms of insulin can be mixed with all other forms b. an insulin pen may be stored at room temperature c. all insulin must be kept refrigerated at all times d. “cloudy” insulin preparations must be shaken vigorously before administration |
b. an insulin pen may be stored at room temperature
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Which of the following is LEAST useful for management of hypoglycemia
a. insulin b. glucose tablets c. diet Pepsi d. fruit juice |
a. insulin
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Which of the following is the most desirable value of HbAlc for a patient with diabetes?
a. 90-130 mg/dl b. < 7% c. < 180 mg/dl d. < 130/80 mm Hg |
b. < 7%
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Which of the following insulins may be mixed with Lantus® ?
a. Humalog® b. Humulin® NPH c. Humulin® 70/30 d. None of the above |
d. None of the above
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Which of the following is the best definition of Impaired Fasting Glucose?
a. Fasting plasma glucose ≥ 70 mg/dL but <100 mg/dL b. Fasting plasma glucose ≥ 100 mg/dL but < 120 mg/dL c. Fasting plasma glucose ≥ 140 mg/dL but < 200 mg/dL d. Fasting plasma glucose ≤ 100 mg/dL but > 120 mg/dL |
b. Fasting plasma glucose ≥ 100 mg/dL but < 120 mg/dL
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Which of the following types of diabetes is most likely to be associated with an
autoimmune disorder? a. Gestational Diabetes b. Type 1 Diabetes c. Type 2 Diabetes d. Impaired Fasting Glucose |
b. Type 1 Diabetes
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What are the benefits of lowering/controlling blood sugar?
a. Prevention of diabetic ketoacidosis b. Maximizes symptoms of diabetes c. Reduction in long-term complications d. A & C |
d. A & C
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Which of the following best describes hyperglycemia?
a. polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia b. anxiety, tremors, headache c. weakness, fatigue, headache d. sweating, dizziness, anxiety |
a. polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia
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Which of the following most correctly describes appropriate procedure(s) for mixing insulins?
a. Draw up the longer acting insulin first, and then draw up the faster acting insulin b. Draw up the faster acting insulin first, and then the longer acting insulin c. Can draw them up in no particular order d. Insulins should never be mixed together |
b. Draw up the faster acting insulin first, and then the longer acting insulin
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Which of the following types of insulin devices is most convenient for the elderly and/or visually impaired patient?
a. Insulin Pumps b. Insulin Vials c. Insulin Pens d. None, these patients should only use oral agents. |
c. Insulin Pens
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Insulin resistance contributes to all of the following except
a. Type 1 diabetes b. Type 2 diabetes c. Hypertension d. Obesity |
a. Type 1 diabetes
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JS is a 42 year old female who just had her annual checkup. She has no chronic medical conditions
and does not take any medications. Her fasting plasma glucose (FPG) was 120 mg/dl. This value is indicative of: a. Diabetes b. Impaired fasting glucose (IFG) c. Impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) d. A normal fasting glucose |
b. Impaired fasting glucose (IFG)
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What is the fastest growing population of Type 2 diabetes?
a. Geriatric b. Pediatric c. 35-50 y/o d. 20-35 y/o |
b. Pediatric
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What is the preferred criterion for diagnosis of Diabetes?
a.Fasting plasma glucose ≥ 126 mg/dl b.Symptoms of hyperglycemia and a casual (random) random plasma glucose ≥ 200 mg/dl c.2 hours plasma glucose ≥ 200 mg/dl during an OGTT d.hemoglobin A1c > 7% |
a.Fasting plasma glucose ≥ 126 mg/dl
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In those people without risk factors for diabetes, when should screening begin?
a.30 years of age b.50 years of age c.25 years of age d.45 years of age |
d.45 years of age
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If screening test results are normal, how often should repeat testing be performed?
a.Every 1 year b.Every 3 years c.Every 5 years d.As symptoms arise |
b.Every 3 years
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What is the goal blood pressure for patients with diabetes?
a.>135/80 b.<140/90 c.<130/80 d.< 120/80 |
c.<130/80
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Which medications are used to delay the progression from microalbuminuria to nephropathy in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?
a.ACE Inhibitors b.Calcium Channel Blockers c.Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARB) d.Both A & C |
d.Both A & C
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What is the role of aspirin in the treatment of diabetes?
a.To prevent headaches b.To increase circulation c.For prevention of cardiovacular diseases d.Both A & C |
c.For prevention of cardiovacular diseases
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In which type of diabetes are islet cell antibodies present at diagnosis?
a.Type 1 b.Type 2 |
a.Type 1
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