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Which lab values is most consistent with a diagnosis of DKA?
A: Glucose <250 mg/dL, Bicarbonate <15 mEq/l, and pH<7.3
B: Glucose >250mg/dL, Bicarbonate >15 mEq/l, and pH <7.3
C: Glucose >250 mg/dL, Bicarbonate <15 mEq/l, and pH<7.3
D: Glucose<250mg/dL, Bicarbonate >15 mEq/l, and ph >7.3 - Answer✔C: laboratory values of
glucose >250, bicarbonate <15, and pH <7.3 confirm a diagnosis for DKA
Which of the following rains is lease likely to be seen in metabolic syndrome?
A: Impaired glucose
B: Elevated Triglycerides
C: Elevated waist circumference
D: Low blood pressure - Answer✔D. Low blood pressure is not a likely trait of metabolic
syndrome. The presence of at least 3 out of 5 metabolic risk factors supports diagnosis for
metabolic syndrome(eg., large waistline, high trigs, low HDL, high fasting blood sugar, and high
blood pressure)
Which of the following is NOT a main goal when treating patients with DKA?
A. correcting hypovolemia and electrolyte abnormalities
B. Correcting ketonemia
C. Correcting acidosis
D. Treating the glucose level - Answer✔D. Treating glucose levels is not a main goal when
treating a patient with DKA
In metabolic syndrome, what parts of the lipid screen are essential for classification?
A. LDL
B. Triglycerides
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C. HDL
D. Both B and C - Answer✔D. Classification of metabolic syndrome looks at serum triglycerides
≥150 and serum HDL <40 in men or <50 in women
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding cerebral edema as a complication of
DKA treatment?
A. It typically develops 12-24 hours after treatment.
B. Deterioration in neurological function is the main manifestation.
C. Diagnosis is clinical without imaging required.
D. It typically occurs in older adults - Answer✔C. Cerebral edema is a serious, major
complication that may occur during treatment of DKA, primarily affecting children.
Deterioration of the level of consciousness despite improved metabolic state is indicative. MRI is
typically used to confirm the diagnosis. In most cases, symptoms are apparent between 3-12
hours after initiation of treatment of DKA, and rarely occur later than 24 hours.
Which intervention is most effective at treating metabolic syndrome?
A. Physical activity
B. Diet
C. Pharmacotherapy
D. Both A and B - Answer✔D. Although pharmacotherapy can be utilized to help with metabolic
syndrome, the most effective treatment is diet and increased physical activity.
Hypoglycemia and HHS are distinguished from DKA by which of the following?
A. Absence of significant ketosis
B. Normal glucose levels
C. Moderate ketonemia
D. Serum bicarb <15 mEq/L - Answer✔A
What A1c level is considered diagnostic for T2DM?
A. ≥5.6%
B. ≥6.0%
C. ≥6.5%
D. ≥7%
E. ≥8% - Answer✔C
What is the choice class of medication after metformin for a patient with TWD [no definition
given] at risk for chronic kidney disease?
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DSE Endocrine Exam Questions And
Answers 100% Guaranteed Pass.
Which lab values is most consistent with a diagnosis of DKA?
A: Glucose <250 mg/dL, Bicarbonate <15 mEq/l, and pH<7.3
B: Glucose >250mg/dL, Bicarbonate >15 mEq/l, and pH <7.3
C: Glucose >250 mg/dL, Bicarbonate <15 mEq/l, and pH<7.3
D: Glucose<250mg/dL, Bicarbonate >15 mEq/l, and ph >7.3 - Answer✔C: laboratory values of
glucose >250, bicarbonate <15, and pH <7.3 confirm a diagnosis for DKA
Which of the following rains is lease likely to be seen in metabolic syndrome?
A: Impaired glucose
B: Elevated Triglycerides
C: Elevated waist circumference
D: Low blood pressure - Answer✔D. Low blood pressure is not a likely trait of metabolic
syndrome. The presence of at least 3 out of 5 metabolic risk factors supports diagnosis for
metabolic syndrome(eg., large waistline, high trigs, low HDL, high fasting blood sugar, and high
blood pressure)
Which of the following is NOT a main goal when treating patients with DKA?
A. correcting hypovolemia and electrolyte abnormalities
B. Correcting ketonemia
C. Correcting acidosis
D. Treating the glucose level - Answer✔D. Treating glucose levels is not a main goal when
treating a patient with DKA
In metabolic syndrome, what parts of the lipid screen are essential for classification?
A. LDL
B. Triglycerides
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C. HDL
D. Both B and C - Answer✔D. Classification of metabolic syndrome looks at serum triglycerides
≥150 and serum HDL <40 in men or <50 in women
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding cerebral edema as a complication of
DKA treatment?
A. It typically develops 12-24 hours after treatment.
B. Deterioration in neurological function is the main manifestation.
C. Diagnosis is clinical without imaging required.
D. It typically occurs in older adults - Answer✔C. Cerebral edema is a serious, major
complication that may occur during treatment of DKA, primarily affecting children.
Deterioration of the level of consciousness despite improved metabolic state is indicative. MRI is
typically used to confirm the diagnosis. In most cases, symptoms are apparent between 3-12
hours after initiation of treatment of DKA, and rarely occur later than 24 hours.
Which intervention is most effective at treating metabolic syndrome?
A. Physical activity
B. Diet
C. Pharmacotherapy
D. Both A and B - Answer✔D. Although pharmacotherapy can be utilized to help with metabolic
syndrome, the most effective treatment is diet and increased physical activity.
Hypoglycemia and HHS are distinguished from DKA by which of the following?
A. Absence of significant ketosis
B. Normal glucose levels
C. Moderate ketonemia
D. Serum bicarb <15 mEq/L - Answer✔A
What A1c level is considered diagnostic for T2DM?
A. ≥5.6%
B. ≥6.0%
C. ≥6.5%
D. ≥7%
E. ≥8% - Answer✔C
What is the choice class of medication after metformin for a patient with TWD [no definition
given] at risk for chronic kidney disease?
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