NGR6200 Chapter 16. Endocrine/Metabolic/Thyroid/Gout Problems (Dunphy) (With 100% verified answers)

____ 1. A patient is 66 inches in height, weighing 200 pounds, and newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). Her fasting plasma glucose level is 215 mg/dL. What is the best initial treatment? a. No treatment at this time b. Diet and exercise for 6-week trial c. Diet, exercise, and oral medication d. Diet, exercise, and exogenous insulin correct answers b. - Diet and exercise for 6-week trial _____ 2. 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? a. High sensitivity thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and free T4 b. Free T4 and serum calcium c. Free T3 and T4 d. TSH and thyroxin antibodies correct answers a. - High sensitivity thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and free T4 ____ 3. A patient with type 2 diabetes asks the clinician why she needs to exercise. In order to answer her, the clinician must understand that exercise has what effect on the patient with type 2 diabetes? a. Reduces postprandial blood glucose b.Reduces triglycerides and increases high-density lipoprotein (HDL) c. Reduces total cholesterol d. All of the above correct answers d. All of the above ____ 4. A patient with type 1 diabetes comes to the clinic complaining of feeling nervous and clammy. He states that he took his insulin this morning but was late for work and did not eat breakfast. Which action should the clinician take first? a. Check his blood sugar. b. Give him drink 4 ounces of juice. c. Call 911. d. Ask him about his usual eating habits. correct answers b. - Give him drink 4 ounces of juice.