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NSG 6005 WEEK 8 Questions and Answers with
VERIFIED Solutions UPDATED!!!
When blood glucose levels are difficult to control in type II
diabetes, some form of insulin may be added to the treatment
regimen to control blood glucose and limit complications risks.
Which of the following statements are accurate based on
research?
A. Premixed insulin analogues are better at lowering
hemoglobin A1c and have less risk for hypoglycemia.
B. Premixed insulin analogues and the newer premixed insulins
are associated with more weight gain than the oral antidiabetic
agents.
C. Newer premixed insulins are better at lowering hemoglobin
A1c and postprandial glucose levels than are long-acting
insulins.
D. Patients who are not controlled on oral agents and have
postprandial hyperglycemia can have NPH insulin added at
bedtime. - ANSWER C. Newer premixed insulins are better at
lowering hemoglobin A1c and postprandial glucose levels than
are long-acting insulins.
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The American Diabetic Association has recommended which of
the following tests for ongoing management of diabetes?
A. Fasting blood glucose
B. Hemoglobin A1c
C. Thyroid function tests
D. Electrocardiograms - ANSWER B. Hemoglobin A1c
Adam has type I diabetes and plays tennis for his university. He
exhibits a knowledge deficit about his insulin and his diagnosis.
He should be taught that:
A. He should increase his CHO intake during times of exercise.
B. Each brand of insulin is equal in bioavailability, so buy the
least expensive.
C. Alcohol produces hypoglycemia and can help control his
diabetes when taken in small amounts.
D. If he does not want to learn to give himself injections, he
may substitute an oral hypoglycemic to control his diabetes. -
ANSWER A. He should increase his CHO intake during times of
exercise.
NSG 6005 WEEK 8 Questions and Answers with
VERIFIED Solutions UPDATED!!!
When blood glucose levels are difficult to control in type II
diabetes, some form of insulin may be added to the treatment
regimen to control blood glucose and limit complications risks.
Which of the following statements are accurate based on
research?
A. Premixed insulin analogues are better at lowering
hemoglobin A1c and have less risk for hypoglycemia.
B. Premixed insulin analogues and the newer premixed insulins
are associated with more weight gain than the oral antidiabetic
agents.
C. Newer premixed insulins are better at lowering hemoglobin
A1c and postprandial glucose levels than are long-acting
insulins.
D. Patients who are not controlled on oral agents and have
postprandial hyperglycemia can have NPH insulin added at
bedtime. - ANSWER C. Newer premixed insulins are better at
lowering hemoglobin A1c and postprandial glucose levels than
are long-acting insulins.
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The American Diabetic Association has recommended which of
the following tests for ongoing management of diabetes?
A. Fasting blood glucose
B. Hemoglobin A1c
C. Thyroid function tests
D. Electrocardiograms - ANSWER B. Hemoglobin A1c
Adam has type I diabetes and plays tennis for his university. He
exhibits a knowledge deficit about his insulin and his diagnosis.
He should be taught that:
A. He should increase his CHO intake during times of exercise.
B. Each brand of insulin is equal in bioavailability, so buy the
least expensive.
C. Alcohol produces hypoglycemia and can help control his
diabetes when taken in small amounts.
D. If he does not want to learn to give himself injections, he
may substitute an oral hypoglycemic to control his diabetes. -
ANSWER A. He should increase his CHO intake during times of
exercise.
