UTA FAMILY 3 LATEST 2026 TEST PAPER QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔Describe acanthosis nigricans - ✔✔Velvety, gray-brown thickening of neck, axillae,
and groin. Sign of insulin resistance. Also related to Adenocarcinoma of the GI.
✔✔Which labs are appropriate in diagnosing diabetes mellitus? - ✔✔A1c
spot urine albumin/creatinine ratio
serum creatinine and calculated GFR
B12
TSH
fasting lipids
✔✔Diabetes patients with hypertension need - ✔✔lower BP greater than 140/90 to
prevent CVD
✔✔What therapy is indicated for patients 40-75 with LDL-c >70 mg/dl? - ✔✔moderate
intensity statin
✔✔What therapy is indicated for patients 40-75 with LDL-c>70 mg/dl and ≥ 7.5%
estimated 10-year ASCVD risk? - ✔✔high intensity statin
✔✔What lifestlye modifications are effective in treating dyslipidemia? - ✔✔diet and
exercise
✔✔In patients with diabetes and history of CVD, what drug is used as secondary
prevention? - ✔✔aspirin
✔✔For patients with an established risk of CKD or ASCVD, which agent is the best
choice as a secondary agent? - ✔✔GLP-1 receptor agonist
SGLT2 inhibitor
because of cardiovascular risk reduction
✔✔For patients without an established risk of CKD or ASCVD, which agent is the best
choice as a secondary agent? - ✔✔least side effects
cost
weight gain
✔✔What vaccines are recommended for patients with diabetes mellitus? - ✔✔influenza
pneumovax
Hep B
✔✔Why is dental care important in patients with diabetes mellitus? - ✔✔high glucose
levels in saliva cause cavities and gum disease
, ✔✔How often should a patient with diabetes mellitus have an ophthalmic exam? -
✔✔yearly for diabetic retinopathy
✔✔For a patient with diabetes mellitus give examples of daily foot care - ✔✔inspect,
wash, dry feet daily
report injuries right away
apply moisturizer to prevent cracking
always wear socks and closed toe shoes
feel inside your shoes with your hands before putting them on
purchase proper footwear and the end of the day when feet likely swollen
✔✔What is the optimal range for glucose and when should it be checked by patients
with diabetes mellitus? - ✔✔fasting glucose 80-120
check blood sugar 1-2 hours after a meal <180 mg/dl
✔✔What is the prevalence of diabetes in different racial and ethnic groups? - ✔✔-
Native American 15.9%
- AA 13.2%
- Hispanic 12.8
✔✔State at least 3 major diabetes morbidities - ✔✔- 7th leading cause of death
- most frequent cause of kidney failure
- 60% of lower limb amputations
- doubles risk of peridontal disease
- doubles risk of depression
- increases susceptibility to illness
✔✔State the patterns of FBG and postprandial glucose in relation to diabetes
progression - ✔✔- postprandial glucose goes up over the years
- fasting glucose goes up over the years, but slower than postprandial
✔✔Explain the degree of beta cell death that is typical when diabetes is first diagnosed
- ✔✔50% of beta cell production
✔✔Describe the micro and macrovascular outcomes associated with landmark diabetes
studies - ✔✔- retinopathy
- nephropathy
- neuropathy
- microalbuminuria
✔✔State assessment techniques and treatment for peripheral neuropathy in patients
with diabetes - ✔✔
AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔Describe acanthosis nigricans - ✔✔Velvety, gray-brown thickening of neck, axillae,
and groin. Sign of insulin resistance. Also related to Adenocarcinoma of the GI.
✔✔Which labs are appropriate in diagnosing diabetes mellitus? - ✔✔A1c
spot urine albumin/creatinine ratio
serum creatinine and calculated GFR
B12
TSH
fasting lipids
✔✔Diabetes patients with hypertension need - ✔✔lower BP greater than 140/90 to
prevent CVD
✔✔What therapy is indicated for patients 40-75 with LDL-c >70 mg/dl? - ✔✔moderate
intensity statin
✔✔What therapy is indicated for patients 40-75 with LDL-c>70 mg/dl and ≥ 7.5%
estimated 10-year ASCVD risk? - ✔✔high intensity statin
✔✔What lifestlye modifications are effective in treating dyslipidemia? - ✔✔diet and
exercise
✔✔In patients with diabetes and history of CVD, what drug is used as secondary
prevention? - ✔✔aspirin
✔✔For patients with an established risk of CKD or ASCVD, which agent is the best
choice as a secondary agent? - ✔✔GLP-1 receptor agonist
SGLT2 inhibitor
because of cardiovascular risk reduction
✔✔For patients without an established risk of CKD or ASCVD, which agent is the best
choice as a secondary agent? - ✔✔least side effects
cost
weight gain
✔✔What vaccines are recommended for patients with diabetes mellitus? - ✔✔influenza
pneumovax
Hep B
✔✔Why is dental care important in patients with diabetes mellitus? - ✔✔high glucose
levels in saliva cause cavities and gum disease
, ✔✔How often should a patient with diabetes mellitus have an ophthalmic exam? -
✔✔yearly for diabetic retinopathy
✔✔For a patient with diabetes mellitus give examples of daily foot care - ✔✔inspect,
wash, dry feet daily
report injuries right away
apply moisturizer to prevent cracking
always wear socks and closed toe shoes
feel inside your shoes with your hands before putting them on
purchase proper footwear and the end of the day when feet likely swollen
✔✔What is the optimal range for glucose and when should it be checked by patients
with diabetes mellitus? - ✔✔fasting glucose 80-120
check blood sugar 1-2 hours after a meal <180 mg/dl
✔✔What is the prevalence of diabetes in different racial and ethnic groups? - ✔✔-
Native American 15.9%
- AA 13.2%
- Hispanic 12.8
✔✔State at least 3 major diabetes morbidities - ✔✔- 7th leading cause of death
- most frequent cause of kidney failure
- 60% of lower limb amputations
- doubles risk of peridontal disease
- doubles risk of depression
- increases susceptibility to illness
✔✔State the patterns of FBG and postprandial glucose in relation to diabetes
progression - ✔✔- postprandial glucose goes up over the years
- fasting glucose goes up over the years, but slower than postprandial
✔✔Explain the degree of beta cell death that is typical when diabetes is first diagnosed
- ✔✔50% of beta cell production
✔✔Describe the micro and macrovascular outcomes associated with landmark diabetes
studies - ✔✔- retinopathy
- nephropathy
- neuropathy
- microalbuminuria
✔✔State assessment techniques and treatment for peripheral neuropathy in patients
with diabetes - ✔✔
