Dunphy Chapter 16 (Endocrine) questions with correct answers

A pt is 66in in height, weighing 200lbs, and newly diagnosed with T2DM. Her fasting plasma glucose level is 215mg/dL. What is the best initial treatment? -No treatment at this time -Diet and exercise for 6wk trial -Diet, exercise, and PO meds -Diet, exercise, and exogenous insulin - Answer Diet and exercise for 6wk trial The clinician suspects that a client seen in the office has hyperthyroidism. Which of the following tests should the clinician order on the initial visit? -High sensitivity thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and free T4 -Free T4 and serum calcium -Free T3 and T4 -TSH and thyroxin antibodies - Answer High sensitivity thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and free T4 A pt whit T2DM asks the clinician why she needs to exercise. In order to answer her, the clinician must understand that exercise has what effect on the pt with T2DM? -Reduces postprandial blood glucose -Reduces triglycerides and increases HDL -Reduces total cholesterol