EDAPT NR507 DIABETES WITH CORRECT
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS YEAR 2024/2025
Type 1 diabetes - verified answers-Caused by destruction of
pancreatic beta cells
Which of the following best describes the primary
pathophysiological mechanism underlying the development of
type 2 diabetes?
a Hypersecretion of insulin by pancreatic beta cells
b Enhanced insulin sensitivity in skeletal muscle
c Insulin resistance in peripheral tissues
d Hypersecretion of glucagon by pancreatic alpha cells -
verified answers-c
Hypo glycemia - verified answers-irritability, hunger, sweating
Hyperglycemia - verified answers-blurred vision, increased
thirst, frequent urination
increased risk factors for type 1 diabetes(case study) - verified
answers-Age 16, twin with type 1,
The nurse practitioner (NP) ordered a random plasma glucose,
and the result was 250 mg/dL. - verified answers-The np should
diagnose the client with diabetes
Who is most at risk for DM 2 - verified answers-A 50 year old,
BMI 30, sedentary
The nurse practitioner (NP) evaluates Jayla during a follow-up
appointment 3 months later. Which of the following lab results
best indicates that her condition has improved?
a Negative urine ketone
b Fasting plasma glucose 75 mg/dL
c Random plasma glucose 120 mg/dL
d Hemoglobin A1c 5.4%
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS YEAR 2024/2025
Type 1 diabetes - verified answers-Caused by destruction of
pancreatic beta cells
Which of the following best describes the primary
pathophysiological mechanism underlying the development of
type 2 diabetes?
a Hypersecretion of insulin by pancreatic beta cells
b Enhanced insulin sensitivity in skeletal muscle
c Insulin resistance in peripheral tissues
d Hypersecretion of glucagon by pancreatic alpha cells -
verified answers-c
Hypo glycemia - verified answers-irritability, hunger, sweating
Hyperglycemia - verified answers-blurred vision, increased
thirst, frequent urination
increased risk factors for type 1 diabetes(case study) - verified
answers-Age 16, twin with type 1,
The nurse practitioner (NP) ordered a random plasma glucose,
and the result was 250 mg/dL. - verified answers-The np should
diagnose the client with diabetes
Who is most at risk for DM 2 - verified answers-A 50 year old,
BMI 30, sedentary
The nurse practitioner (NP) evaluates Jayla during a follow-up
appointment 3 months later. Which of the following lab results
best indicates that her condition has improved?
a Negative urine ketone
b Fasting plasma glucose 75 mg/dL
c Random plasma glucose 120 mg/dL
d Hemoglobin A1c 5.4%
