HARR review questions with correct answers
which of the following biochemical processes is promoted by insulin
a. glycogenolysis
b. gluconeogenesis
c. lipolysis
d. uptake of glucose by cells Answer ✓✓ d
which of the following hormones promotes hyperglycemia
a. calcitonin
b. growth hormone
c. aldosterone
d. renin Answer✓✓ b
which of the following is characteristic of type 1 diabetes mellitus
a. requires an oral glucose tolerance test for diagnosis
b. is the most common form of diabetes mellitus
c. usually occurs after age 40
d. requires insulin replacement to prevent ketosis Answer ✓✓ d
which of the following is characteristic of type 2 diabetes mellitus
a. insulin levels ae consistenty low b. most cases require a 3 hour oral glucose tolerance test to diagnose c. hyperglycemia is often controlled with out insulin replacement
d. the conditionis associated wiht unexplained weight loss Answer ✓✓ c which of the following results falls with in th ediagnostic criteria for diabetes mellitus
a. fasting plasma glucose of 120 mg/dL
b. two hour ppostprandial plasma glucose of 160 mg/dL
c. two hour plasma glucose of 180 mg/dL following a 75g oral glucose challenge
d. random plasma glucose of 250mg/dL and presence of symptoms Answer ✓✓ d
select th emost appropriate adult reference range for fasting blood glucose
a. 40-105 mg/dL (22.2-5.82 mmol/L)
b. 60-140 mg/dL (3.33-7.77 mmol/L)
c. 65-99 mg/dL (3.61-5.5 mmol/L)
d. 75-150 mg/dL (4.16-8.32 mmol/L) Answer ✓✓ c
when preparing a patient for an oral glucose tolerance tes (OGTT), which of the following conditions will lead to erroneous results
a. the patient remains ambulatory for 3 days prior to the test
b. carbohydrote intake is restricted to below 150 g/day for 3 days prior to test
c. no food, coffee, tea, or smoking is allowed 8hours before and during the test
d. administration of 75g of glucose is fiven to an adult patient following a 10-12 hour fast Answer ✓✓ b
which of the following 2 hour glucose challenge results would be classified as impaired glucose tolerance two hour serum glucose
a. 130 mg/dL
b. 135 mg/dL
c. 150 mg/dL d. 204 mg/dL Answer ✓✓ c
which statement regarding gestational diabetes mellitus is correct
a. is diagnosed using the same oral glucose tolerance criteria as in non pregnancy
b. convert to diabetes mellitus after pregnancy in 60%-75% of cases
c. presents no increased health rish to the fetus
d. is defined as glucose intolerance originating during pregnancy Answer ✓✓ d
which of the following findings is characteristic of all forms of clinicla hypoglycemia
a. a fasting blood glucose value below 55mg/dL
b. high fasting insulin levels
c. neuroglycopenic symptoms at the time of low blood sugar
d. decreased serum C peptide Answer ✓✓ c
which statement regarding glycated (glycosylated) Hgb (G-Hgb)is true
a. has a sugar atteched ot he C terminal end of the beta chain
b. is a hihgly reversible aminoglycan
c. refects the extent of flucose regulationin the 8 to 12 week interval prior to sampling
d. will be abnormal wiht in 4 days following an episode of hyperglycemia Answer✓✓ c
what is the american diabetes association recommended cutoff value for adequate control of blood glucose in diabetic as measured by glycated hemoglobin
a. 5%
b. 6.5%
which of the following biochemical processes is promoted by insulin
a. glycogenolysis
b. gluconeogenesis
c. lipolysis
d. uptake of glucose by cells Answer ✓✓ d
which of the following hormones promotes hyperglycemia
a. calcitonin
b. growth hormone
c. aldosterone
d. renin Answer✓✓ b
which of the following is characteristic of type 1 diabetes mellitus
a. requires an oral glucose tolerance test for diagnosis
b. is the most common form of diabetes mellitus
c. usually occurs after age 40
d. requires insulin replacement to prevent ketosis Answer ✓✓ d
which of the following is characteristic of type 2 diabetes mellitus
a. insulin levels ae consistenty low b. most cases require a 3 hour oral glucose tolerance test to diagnose c. hyperglycemia is often controlled with out insulin replacement
d. the conditionis associated wiht unexplained weight loss Answer ✓✓ c which of the following results falls with in th ediagnostic criteria for diabetes mellitus
a. fasting plasma glucose of 120 mg/dL
b. two hour ppostprandial plasma glucose of 160 mg/dL
c. two hour plasma glucose of 180 mg/dL following a 75g oral glucose challenge
d. random plasma glucose of 250mg/dL and presence of symptoms Answer ✓✓ d
select th emost appropriate adult reference range for fasting blood glucose
a. 40-105 mg/dL (22.2-5.82 mmol/L)
b. 60-140 mg/dL (3.33-7.77 mmol/L)
c. 65-99 mg/dL (3.61-5.5 mmol/L)
d. 75-150 mg/dL (4.16-8.32 mmol/L) Answer ✓✓ c
when preparing a patient for an oral glucose tolerance tes (OGTT), which of the following conditions will lead to erroneous results
a. the patient remains ambulatory for 3 days prior to the test
b. carbohydrote intake is restricted to below 150 g/day for 3 days prior to test
c. no food, coffee, tea, or smoking is allowed 8hours before and during the test
d. administration of 75g of glucose is fiven to an adult patient following a 10-12 hour fast Answer ✓✓ b
which of the following 2 hour glucose challenge results would be classified as impaired glucose tolerance two hour serum glucose
a. 130 mg/dL
b. 135 mg/dL
c. 150 mg/dL d. 204 mg/dL Answer ✓✓ c
which statement regarding gestational diabetes mellitus is correct
a. is diagnosed using the same oral glucose tolerance criteria as in non pregnancy
b. convert to diabetes mellitus after pregnancy in 60%-75% of cases
c. presents no increased health rish to the fetus
d. is defined as glucose intolerance originating during pregnancy Answer ✓✓ d
which of the following findings is characteristic of all forms of clinicla hypoglycemia
a. a fasting blood glucose value below 55mg/dL
b. high fasting insulin levels
c. neuroglycopenic symptoms at the time of low blood sugar
d. decreased serum C peptide Answer ✓✓ c
which statement regarding glycated (glycosylated) Hgb (G-Hgb)is true
a. has a sugar atteched ot he C terminal end of the beta chain
b. is a hihgly reversible aminoglycan
c. refects the extent of flucose regulationin the 8 to 12 week interval prior to sampling
d. will be abnormal wiht in 4 days following an episode of hyperglycemia Answer✓✓ c
what is the american diabetes association recommended cutoff value for adequate control of blood glucose in diabetic as measured by glycated hemoglobin
a. 5%
b. 6.5%
