Nurs 231 Module 9 exam questions with verified
answers
____ ____ is the leading cause of blindness and vision loss in the US. Ans✓✓✓
diabetic retinopathy
____ is an oral antidiabetic drug that does not cause hypoglycemia and had side
effects of weight loss Ans✓✓✓ biguanides or metformin
____ is an oral antidiabetic drug that does not cause hypoglycemia and has a side
effect of weight loss. Ans✓✓✓ biguanides, metformin
____ is defined as blood glucose of <60 mg/dL, with associated cognitive
impairement Ans✓✓✓ hypoglycemia
_____ _____ _____ is diagnosed by hyperglycemia (blood glucose > 500 mg/dL),
hyperosmolarity, and dehydration, without ketoacidosis Ans✓✓✓ hyperosmolar
hyperglycemic state
_____ is diagnosed by hyperglycemia (blood glucose >500 mg/dL),
hyperosmolarity, and dehydration, without ketoacidosis Ans✓✓✓ hyperosmolar
hyperglycemic state
A ____ test to asses sensation, vascular status, and skin integrity should be
administered annually on all diabetic patients Ans✓✓✓ monofilament
a 40-year-old woman presents with amenorrhea and weight loss despite
increased appetite. The history and physical exam show exophthalmos,
,tachycardia, and warm, moist skin. Each of the following lab abnormalities are
expected EXCEPT
increased t4
increased t3
increased TSH
increased radioactive iodine uptake Ans✓✓✓ increased TSH
A 45 year old obese, sedentary male has recently been diagnosed with 2 type
diabetes. what are 2 strategies to help him normalize his blood sugars? List 2
other macrovascular complications he is at risk for and how you would screen for
them Ans✓✓✓ 1. Diet, exercise, and weight loss can help control blood glucose
levels. 5-10% TBWL can help
2. Hypertension and hyperlipidemia, checking blood pressure and screening with
a serum lipid panel
A 45-year-old obese, sedentary male has recently been diagnosed with type 2
diabetes. What are 2 strategies to help him normalize his blood sugars? List 2
other macrovascular complications he is at risk for and how you would screen for
them? Ans✓✓✓ (1) Diet, exercise, and weight loss may be all that they need to
control blood glucose levels. Even moderate weight loss of 5-10% of total body
weight has been shown to improve glucose control.
(2) Hypertension and hyperlipidemia - checking blood pressure and screening
with a serum lipid panel.
, A 45-year-old woman presents with fatigue, weight gain, and cold intolerance.
Lab findings show a low serum T4 and elevated TSH.
1. What diagnosis would her history and lab findings indicate?
2. What type of treatment should be given? Ans✓✓✓ hypothyroidism
thyroxine
addison's disease is due to which of the following
adrenal gland dysfunction
decreased acth stimulation from the pituitary
decreased CRH from the hypothalamus
all of the above Ans✓✓✓ adrenal gland dysfunction
Addison's disease is due to which of the following:
-Adrenal gland dysfunction
-Decreased ACTH stimulation from the pituitary
-Decreased CRH from the hypothalamus
-All of the above
-none of the above Ans✓✓✓ adrenal gland dysfunction
An early detection of diabetic nephropathy is through the ____ ____ test.
Ans✓✓✓ urine microalbumin
answers
____ ____ is the leading cause of blindness and vision loss in the US. Ans✓✓✓
diabetic retinopathy
____ is an oral antidiabetic drug that does not cause hypoglycemia and had side
effects of weight loss Ans✓✓✓ biguanides or metformin
____ is an oral antidiabetic drug that does not cause hypoglycemia and has a side
effect of weight loss. Ans✓✓✓ biguanides, metformin
____ is defined as blood glucose of <60 mg/dL, with associated cognitive
impairement Ans✓✓✓ hypoglycemia
_____ _____ _____ is diagnosed by hyperglycemia (blood glucose > 500 mg/dL),
hyperosmolarity, and dehydration, without ketoacidosis Ans✓✓✓ hyperosmolar
hyperglycemic state
_____ is diagnosed by hyperglycemia (blood glucose >500 mg/dL),
hyperosmolarity, and dehydration, without ketoacidosis Ans✓✓✓ hyperosmolar
hyperglycemic state
A ____ test to asses sensation, vascular status, and skin integrity should be
administered annually on all diabetic patients Ans✓✓✓ monofilament
a 40-year-old woman presents with amenorrhea and weight loss despite
increased appetite. The history and physical exam show exophthalmos,
,tachycardia, and warm, moist skin. Each of the following lab abnormalities are
expected EXCEPT
increased t4
increased t3
increased TSH
increased radioactive iodine uptake Ans✓✓✓ increased TSH
A 45 year old obese, sedentary male has recently been diagnosed with 2 type
diabetes. what are 2 strategies to help him normalize his blood sugars? List 2
other macrovascular complications he is at risk for and how you would screen for
them Ans✓✓✓ 1. Diet, exercise, and weight loss can help control blood glucose
levels. 5-10% TBWL can help
2. Hypertension and hyperlipidemia, checking blood pressure and screening with
a serum lipid panel
A 45-year-old obese, sedentary male has recently been diagnosed with type 2
diabetes. What are 2 strategies to help him normalize his blood sugars? List 2
other macrovascular complications he is at risk for and how you would screen for
them? Ans✓✓✓ (1) Diet, exercise, and weight loss may be all that they need to
control blood glucose levels. Even moderate weight loss of 5-10% of total body
weight has been shown to improve glucose control.
(2) Hypertension and hyperlipidemia - checking blood pressure and screening
with a serum lipid panel.
, A 45-year-old woman presents with fatigue, weight gain, and cold intolerance.
Lab findings show a low serum T4 and elevated TSH.
1. What diagnosis would her history and lab findings indicate?
2. What type of treatment should be given? Ans✓✓✓ hypothyroidism
thyroxine
addison's disease is due to which of the following
adrenal gland dysfunction
decreased acth stimulation from the pituitary
decreased CRH from the hypothalamus
all of the above Ans✓✓✓ adrenal gland dysfunction
Addison's disease is due to which of the following:
-Adrenal gland dysfunction
-Decreased ACTH stimulation from the pituitary
-Decreased CRH from the hypothalamus
-All of the above
-none of the above Ans✓✓✓ adrenal gland dysfunction
An early detection of diabetic nephropathy is through the ____ ____ test.
Ans✓✓✓ urine microalbumin
