NUR 6121 Endocrine and Metabolic
Disorders (DM II) 2026 Updated Real
Exam
Which of the following is NOT a cardinal sign of diabetes mellitus?
A) Polydipsia
B) Polyuria
C) Polyphagia
D) Polyarthritis -- Verified--Solution----D) Polyarthritis
Type 2 DM accounts for what percentage of all diabetes cases?
A) 50-60%
B) 70-80%
C) 90-95%
D) 98-100% -- Verified--Solution----C) 90-95%
At what blood glucose level does polyuria typically occur due to
exceeded renal threshold?
A) >140 mg/dL
B) >160 mg/dL
C) >180 mg/dL
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D) >200 mg/dL -- Verified--Solution----C) >180 mg/dL
Which laboratory marker is typically elevated in Type 2 DM compared
to Type 1?
A) C-peptide
B) β-cell autoantibodies
C) Ketones
D) HDL cholesterol -- Verified--Solution----A) C-peptide
What is the recommended first-line pharmacologic therapy for Type 2
DM?
A) Sulfonylurea
B) Insulin
C) Metformin
D) GLP-1 agonist -- Verified--Solution----C) Metformin
At what age should asymptomatic diabetes screening begin for average-
risk adults?
A) 35
B) 40
C) 45
D) 50 -- Verified--Solution----C) 45