NURS 5334 EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND
WELL-VERIFIED ANSWERS|| GUARANTEED
PASS|| ALREADY GRADED A+|| LATEST
UPDATE 2026
Metformin has all of the following effects except:
A. improved insulin-mediated glucose uptake.
B. modest weight loss with initial use.
C. enhanced fibrinolysis.
D. increased low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol
production. - ANSWER-D
Cardiovascular effects of hyperinsulinemia include:
A. decreased renal sodium reabsorption.
B. constricted circulating volume.
C. greater responsiveness to angiotensin II.
D. diminished sympathetic activation. - ANSWER-C
Which of the following is an unlikely consequence of untreated metabolic
syndrome and IR in a woman of reproductive age?
A. hyperovulation
B. irregular menses
C. acne
D. hirsutism - ANSWER-A
,Acanthosis nigricans is commonly noted in all of the following areas except:
A. groin folds.
B. axilla.
C. nape of the neck.
D. face. - ANSWER-D
Obesity is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) equal to or greater than
kg/m2.
A. 25
B. 30
C. 35
D. 40 - ANSWER-B
Which of the following is an example of an appropriate question to pose to a
person with obesity who is in the precontemplation change stage?
A. "How do you feel about your weight?"
B. "What are barriers you see to losing weight?"
C. "What is your personal goal for weight loss?"
D. "How do you envision my helping you meet your
weight loss goal?" - ANSWER-A
Which of the following is an example of an appropriate question to pose to a
person with obesity who is in the contemplation change stage?
A. "How do you feel about your weight?"
B. "What are barriers you see to losing weight?"
C. "What is your personal goal for weight loss?"
D. "How do you envision my helping you meet your
weight loss goal?" - ANSWER-B
,Clinical presentation of type 1 DM usually includes all of the following except:
A. report of recent unintended weight gain.
B. ketosis.
C. persistent thirst.
D. polyphagia. - ANSWER-A
Which of the following should be periodically monitored with the use of a
biguanide?
A. creatine kinase (CK)
B. alkaline phosphatase (ALP)
C. alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
D. creatinine (Cr) - ANSWER-D
Which of the following should be periodically monitored with the use of a
thiazolidinedione?
A. CK
B. ALP
C. ALT
D. Cr - ANSWER-C
All of the following are risks for lactic acidosis in individuals taking metformin
except:
A. presence of chronic renal insufficiency.
B. acute dehydration.
C. recent radiographic contrast dye use.
D. history of allergic reaction to sulfonamides. - ANSWER-D
, Secondary causes of hyperglycemia potentially include the use of all of the
following medications except:
A. high-dose niacin.
B. systemic corticosteroids.
C. high-dose thiazide diuretics.
D. low-dose angiotensin receptor blockers. - ANSWER-D
Hemoglobin A1c best provides information on glucose control over the past:
A. 21 to 47.
B. 48 to 68.
C. 69 to 89.
D. 90 to 120. - ANSWER-D
Which of the following statements is not true concerning the effects of exercise
and IR?
A. Approximately 80% of the body's insulin-mediated glucose uptake occurs in
skeletal muscle.
B. With regular aerobic exercise, IR is reduced by approximately 40%.
C. The IR-reducing effects of exercise persist for 48 hours after the activity.
D. Hyperglycemia can occur as a result of aerobic exercise. - ANSWER-D
When advising a person who will be using orlistat (Xenical®, Alli®) as part of
a weight loss program, the NP provides the following information about when
to take the medication:
A. within an hour of each meal that contains fat.
B. before any food with high carbohydrate content.
C. only in the morning, to avoid sleep disturbance.
WELL-VERIFIED ANSWERS|| GUARANTEED
PASS|| ALREADY GRADED A+|| LATEST
UPDATE 2026
Metformin has all of the following effects except:
A. improved insulin-mediated glucose uptake.
B. modest weight loss with initial use.
C. enhanced fibrinolysis.
D. increased low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol
production. - ANSWER-D
Cardiovascular effects of hyperinsulinemia include:
A. decreased renal sodium reabsorption.
B. constricted circulating volume.
C. greater responsiveness to angiotensin II.
D. diminished sympathetic activation. - ANSWER-C
Which of the following is an unlikely consequence of untreated metabolic
syndrome and IR in a woman of reproductive age?
A. hyperovulation
B. irregular menses
C. acne
D. hirsutism - ANSWER-A
,Acanthosis nigricans is commonly noted in all of the following areas except:
A. groin folds.
B. axilla.
C. nape of the neck.
D. face. - ANSWER-D
Obesity is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) equal to or greater than
kg/m2.
A. 25
B. 30
C. 35
D. 40 - ANSWER-B
Which of the following is an example of an appropriate question to pose to a
person with obesity who is in the precontemplation change stage?
A. "How do you feel about your weight?"
B. "What are barriers you see to losing weight?"
C. "What is your personal goal for weight loss?"
D. "How do you envision my helping you meet your
weight loss goal?" - ANSWER-A
Which of the following is an example of an appropriate question to pose to a
person with obesity who is in the contemplation change stage?
A. "How do you feel about your weight?"
B. "What are barriers you see to losing weight?"
C. "What is your personal goal for weight loss?"
D. "How do you envision my helping you meet your
weight loss goal?" - ANSWER-B
,Clinical presentation of type 1 DM usually includes all of the following except:
A. report of recent unintended weight gain.
B. ketosis.
C. persistent thirst.
D. polyphagia. - ANSWER-A
Which of the following should be periodically monitored with the use of a
biguanide?
A. creatine kinase (CK)
B. alkaline phosphatase (ALP)
C. alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
D. creatinine (Cr) - ANSWER-D
Which of the following should be periodically monitored with the use of a
thiazolidinedione?
A. CK
B. ALP
C. ALT
D. Cr - ANSWER-C
All of the following are risks for lactic acidosis in individuals taking metformin
except:
A. presence of chronic renal insufficiency.
B. acute dehydration.
C. recent radiographic contrast dye use.
D. history of allergic reaction to sulfonamides. - ANSWER-D
, Secondary causes of hyperglycemia potentially include the use of all of the
following medications except:
A. high-dose niacin.
B. systemic corticosteroids.
C. high-dose thiazide diuretics.
D. low-dose angiotensin receptor blockers. - ANSWER-D
Hemoglobin A1c best provides information on glucose control over the past:
A. 21 to 47.
B. 48 to 68.
C. 69 to 89.
D. 90 to 120. - ANSWER-D
Which of the following statements is not true concerning the effects of exercise
and IR?
A. Approximately 80% of the body's insulin-mediated glucose uptake occurs in
skeletal muscle.
B. With regular aerobic exercise, IR is reduced by approximately 40%.
C. The IR-reducing effects of exercise persist for 48 hours after the activity.
D. Hyperglycemia can occur as a result of aerobic exercise. - ANSWER-D
When advising a person who will be using orlistat (Xenical®, Alli®) as part of
a weight loss program, the NP provides the following information about when
to take the medication:
A. within an hour of each meal that contains fat.
B. before any food with high carbohydrate content.
C. only in the morning, to avoid sleep disturbance.
