MN568 MIDTERM EXAM 2025 - COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT, DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
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The clinician suspects a patient has Addison's disease. Which clinical manifestation would the
clinician observe upon a physical examination?
A. Moon face
B. Central obesity
C. Hyperpigmentation
D. Myxedema coma - - ANS✔️--Hyperpigmentation
Which hydrocortisone dose would the clinician prescribe for a patient with Addison's disease?
A. 25 to 50 mg daily
B. 0.5 to 0.2 mg daily
C. 20 mg in the morning and 10 mg in early evening
D. 2 to 4 mg in the morning and 1 to 2 mg in the evening - - ANS✔️--20 mg in the morning and
10 mg in early evening
,The patient with type 1 diabetes is exhibiting Kussmaul respirations, anorexia, fatigue, and
increased thirst. Which condition should the clinician manage?
A. Hypoglycemia
B. Somogyi effect
C. Diabetic ketoacidosis
D. Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome - - ANS✔️--Diabetic ketoacidosis
The patient has hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome. Which laboratory findings would the
clinician observe?
A. Plasma bicarbonate 8 mEq/L
B. Blood glucose level 40 mg/dL
C. Serum osmolality 420 mOsm/kg
D. Blood pH 7.20 - - ANS✔️--Serum osmolality 420 mOsm/kg
Which question should the clinician ask to determine the most frequent cause of diabetic
ketoacidosis?
A. "How often are you taking the insulin?"
B. "Which type of infection have you experienced recently?"
C. "What type of diet have you been following?"
,D. "Is there any reason you don't like taking your medications?" - - ANS✔️--"Which type of
infection have you experienced recently?"
A patient with type 1 diabetes has diabetic ketoacidosis. Which first-line treatment should the
clinician prescribe?
A. NPH insulin
B. Regular insulin
C. IV normal saline
D. Thiazolidinedione - - ANS✔️--Regular insulin
A nondiabetic patient has idiopathic hypoglycemia. Which dietary instruction should the
clinician share with the patient?
A. Follow a low-protein, high-carbohydrate diet
B. Allow caffeine at each meal
C. Avoid nuts and seeds
D. Eat six small meals a day - - ANS✔️--Eat six small meals a day
The clinician is using the HALT acronym to help a patient identify overeating triggers. What
does the "T" represent?
A. Tired
B. Tense
, C. Temper
D. Threats - - ANS✔️--Tired
The patient weighs 350 lbs and is on a weight loss program. After 6 months, which ideal weight
in pounds should the clinician observe?
A. 335
B. 325
C. 315
D. 305 - - ANS✔️--315
Which instruction should the clinician include in patient teaching regarding management of
obesity?
A. Occasionally skipping meals is acceptable.
B. Try to use nonstick cookware when baking or frying.
C. High-intensity physical activity is recommended.
D. Exercise for about 100 minutes per week. - - ANS✔️--Try to use nonstick cookware when
baking or frying.
The patient has metabolic syndrome. The patient is at increased risk for which condition?
A. Anxiety disorder
B. Gallbladder disease
WITH CORRECT, DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) | GRADED A+ | BRAND NEW!
The clinician suspects a patient has Addison's disease. Which clinical manifestation would the
clinician observe upon a physical examination?
A. Moon face
B. Central obesity
C. Hyperpigmentation
D. Myxedema coma - - ANS✔️--Hyperpigmentation
Which hydrocortisone dose would the clinician prescribe for a patient with Addison's disease?
A. 25 to 50 mg daily
B. 0.5 to 0.2 mg daily
C. 20 mg in the morning and 10 mg in early evening
D. 2 to 4 mg in the morning and 1 to 2 mg in the evening - - ANS✔️--20 mg in the morning and
10 mg in early evening
,The patient with type 1 diabetes is exhibiting Kussmaul respirations, anorexia, fatigue, and
increased thirst. Which condition should the clinician manage?
A. Hypoglycemia
B. Somogyi effect
C. Diabetic ketoacidosis
D. Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome - - ANS✔️--Diabetic ketoacidosis
The patient has hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome. Which laboratory findings would the
clinician observe?
A. Plasma bicarbonate 8 mEq/L
B. Blood glucose level 40 mg/dL
C. Serum osmolality 420 mOsm/kg
D. Blood pH 7.20 - - ANS✔️--Serum osmolality 420 mOsm/kg
Which question should the clinician ask to determine the most frequent cause of diabetic
ketoacidosis?
A. "How often are you taking the insulin?"
B. "Which type of infection have you experienced recently?"
C. "What type of diet have you been following?"
,D. "Is there any reason you don't like taking your medications?" - - ANS✔️--"Which type of
infection have you experienced recently?"
A patient with type 1 diabetes has diabetic ketoacidosis. Which first-line treatment should the
clinician prescribe?
A. NPH insulin
B. Regular insulin
C. IV normal saline
D. Thiazolidinedione - - ANS✔️--Regular insulin
A nondiabetic patient has idiopathic hypoglycemia. Which dietary instruction should the
clinician share with the patient?
A. Follow a low-protein, high-carbohydrate diet
B. Allow caffeine at each meal
C. Avoid nuts and seeds
D. Eat six small meals a day - - ANS✔️--Eat six small meals a day
The clinician is using the HALT acronym to help a patient identify overeating triggers. What
does the "T" represent?
A. Tired
B. Tense
, C. Temper
D. Threats - - ANS✔️--Tired
The patient weighs 350 lbs and is on a weight loss program. After 6 months, which ideal weight
in pounds should the clinician observe?
A. 335
B. 325
C. 315
D. 305 - - ANS✔️--315
Which instruction should the clinician include in patient teaching regarding management of
obesity?
A. Occasionally skipping meals is acceptable.
B. Try to use nonstick cookware when baking or frying.
C. High-intensity physical activity is recommended.
D. Exercise for about 100 minutes per week. - - ANS✔️--Try to use nonstick cookware when
baking or frying.
The patient has metabolic syndrome. The patient is at increased risk for which condition?
A. Anxiety disorder
B. Gallbladder disease
