CCRP AACVPR Exam/ 72 Questions & Certified
Solutions.
What influences a person’s metabolic rate? - Answer: Exercise, gender, genetics,
age
Which is the macronutrient that provides more than twice as many calories as the
other two - Answer: Fat
Foods that raise insulin levels have... - Answer: added sugar
What guideles for beginning exercise are correct for type 1 and type 2 diabetics -
Answer: (1)If BS is >250 check for ketones. If none are present, it is safe to
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, exercise at low to moderate intensity. (2) Do not exercise if BS >400. If <300 ok to
exercise
Target HbA1c% for diabetic - Answer: <7%
Target Fasting BS for diabetic - Answer: 70-130
Target 2 hour post prandial BS for diabetic - Answer: <180
What insulin dose adjustment type would be most effective for preventing
hypoglycemia during moderate exercise - Answer: -Reduction of rapid acting
insulin dose 2-3 hours prior to exercise
-A temporary basal rate decrease 45-60 minutes prior to exercise
Which medications place a patient at risk for hypoglycemia - Answer: Insulin
(Lantus, Novolog) and Sulfonyureas (Glipizide, glimepiride)
How long can significant exercise induced enhancement of glucose uptake from
muscle last - Answer: 24-48 hours
Recommended calories from carbs, protetin, and fats to better manage diabetes -
Answer: ~40% calories from fiber-rich carbs
~30% calories from lean protein
~30% calories from healthy fats
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Solutions.
What influences a person’s metabolic rate? - Answer: Exercise, gender, genetics,
age
Which is the macronutrient that provides more than twice as many calories as the
other two - Answer: Fat
Foods that raise insulin levels have... - Answer: added sugar
What guideles for beginning exercise are correct for type 1 and type 2 diabetics -
Answer: (1)If BS is >250 check for ketones. If none are present, it is safe to
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, exercise at low to moderate intensity. (2) Do not exercise if BS >400. If <300 ok to
exercise
Target HbA1c% for diabetic - Answer: <7%
Target Fasting BS for diabetic - Answer: 70-130
Target 2 hour post prandial BS for diabetic - Answer: <180
What insulin dose adjustment type would be most effective for preventing
hypoglycemia during moderate exercise - Answer: -Reduction of rapid acting
insulin dose 2-3 hours prior to exercise
-A temporary basal rate decrease 45-60 minutes prior to exercise
Which medications place a patient at risk for hypoglycemia - Answer: Insulin
(Lantus, Novolog) and Sulfonyureas (Glipizide, glimepiride)
How long can significant exercise induced enhancement of glucose uptake from
muscle last - Answer: 24-48 hours
Recommended calories from carbs, protetin, and fats to better manage diabetes -
Answer: ~40% calories from fiber-rich carbs
~30% calories from lean protein
~30% calories from healthy fats
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