NUR 176 CHAPTER 35 DIABETES Nursing Concepts:
Pediatric Clients (Arizona State University) Question &
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LEVEL 1
What is the mechanism of action of glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists? ✅
CORRECT ANSWER
Suppress glucagon secretion from the liver
Which effect does rosiglitazone (Avandia) have on glucose? ✅ CORRECT
ANSWER
Increases cellular uptake
Which antidiabetic agent acts by increasing tissue sensitivity to insulin? ✅
CORRECT ANSWER
Thiazolidinediones
Which insulin is intermediate-acting? ✅ CORRECT ANSWER
Novolin N (human)
Which observation helps confirm a type 2 diabetes diagnosis? ✅
CORRECT ANSWER
No ketones at diagnosis
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,Which enzymes may reduce the effect of acarbose (Precose)? ✅
CORRECT ANSWER Select all that apply.
Amylase Pancreatin
Which phrases are the advantages of metformin (Glucophage)? ✅
CORRECT ANSWER Select all that apply.
Causes weight loss
Produces a modest decrease in concentrations of serum triglycerides
Can be used in combination with other oral antidiabetic agents to lower
blood glucose
Which form of insulin produces a rapid effect? ✅ CORRECT ANSWER
Select all that apply.
Apidra (glulisine) NovoLog (aspart)
What is the primary therapeutic outcome expected from glucagon therapy?
✅ CORRECT ANSWER
Elimination of symptoms associated with hypoglycemia
Which insulin combination can be mixed 2 to 3 months before
administration? ✅ CORRECT ANSWER
Regular + NPH
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, Which antidiabetic medication may cause weight loss? ✅ CORRECT
ANSWER
Metformin (Glucophage)
Which characteristic is true regarding regular insulin (Humulin R)? ✅
CORRECT ANSWER
Has a short onset of activity
Which antidiabetic agent inhibits enzymes in the small intestine that
metabolize complex carbohydrates? ✅ CORRECT ANSWER
Miglitol (Glyset)
Which antidiabetic agents decrease insulin secretion? ✅ CORRECT
ANSWER
Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors
Which type of insulin has the most rapid onset and shortest duration of
action? ✅ CORRECT ANSWER
Aspart (Novolog)
Which statement best describes the action of miglitol (Glyset)? ✅
CORRECT ANSWER
Absorption of carbohydrates from the intestines is delayed.
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Pediatric Clients (Arizona State University) Question &
Answers Perfectly A+ Grade (2026 Newest Updated
Versions)
LEVEL 1
What is the mechanism of action of glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists? ✅
CORRECT ANSWER
Suppress glucagon secretion from the liver
Which effect does rosiglitazone (Avandia) have on glucose? ✅ CORRECT
ANSWER
Increases cellular uptake
Which antidiabetic agent acts by increasing tissue sensitivity to insulin? ✅
CORRECT ANSWER
Thiazolidinediones
Which insulin is intermediate-acting? ✅ CORRECT ANSWER
Novolin N (human)
Which observation helps confirm a type 2 diabetes diagnosis? ✅
CORRECT ANSWER
No ketones at diagnosis
pg. 1
,Which enzymes may reduce the effect of acarbose (Precose)? ✅
CORRECT ANSWER Select all that apply.
Amylase Pancreatin
Which phrases are the advantages of metformin (Glucophage)? ✅
CORRECT ANSWER Select all that apply.
Causes weight loss
Produces a modest decrease in concentrations of serum triglycerides
Can be used in combination with other oral antidiabetic agents to lower
blood glucose
Which form of insulin produces a rapid effect? ✅ CORRECT ANSWER
Select all that apply.
Apidra (glulisine) NovoLog (aspart)
What is the primary therapeutic outcome expected from glucagon therapy?
✅ CORRECT ANSWER
Elimination of symptoms associated with hypoglycemia
Which insulin combination can be mixed 2 to 3 months before
administration? ✅ CORRECT ANSWER
Regular + NPH
pg. 2
, Which antidiabetic medication may cause weight loss? ✅ CORRECT
ANSWER
Metformin (Glucophage)
Which characteristic is true regarding regular insulin (Humulin R)? ✅
CORRECT ANSWER
Has a short onset of activity
Which antidiabetic agent inhibits enzymes in the small intestine that
metabolize complex carbohydrates? ✅ CORRECT ANSWER
Miglitol (Glyset)
Which antidiabetic agents decrease insulin secretion? ✅ CORRECT
ANSWER
Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors
Which type of insulin has the most rapid onset and shortest duration of
action? ✅ CORRECT ANSWER
Aspart (Novolog)
Which statement best describes the action of miglitol (Glyset)? ✅
CORRECT ANSWER
Absorption of carbohydrates from the intestines is delayed.
pg. 3
