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NU 623 Unit 6 Quiz 3 Questions
With Complete Solutions
Which of the following characteristics applies to type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM)?
A. Significant hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis result from lack of insulin
B. This condition is commonly diagnosed on routine examination or work-up for
other health problems
C. Initial response to oral sulfonylureas is usually favorable
D. Insulin resistance (IR) is a significant part of the disease.
(Ch. 11 Fitzgerald) - correct-answer-A
Which of the following characteristics applies to type 2 DM?
A. Major risk factors are heredity and obesity
B. Pear-shaped body type is commonly found.
C. Exogenous insulin is needed for control of disease
D. Physical activity enhances IR.
(Ch. 11 Fitzgerald) - correct-answer-A
, 2
You consider prescribing insulin glargine (Lantus) because of its:
A. extended duration of action
B. rapid onset of action
C. ability to prevent diabetic end-organ damage
D. ability to preserve pancreatic function
(Ch. 11 Fitzgerald) - correct-answer-A
After use, the onset of action of lispro (Humalog) occurs in:
A. less than 30 min
B approximately 1 hour
C. 1 to 2 hours
D. 3 to 4 hours
(Ch. 11 Fitzgerald) - correct-answer-A
Which of the following medications should be used with caution in a person with
suspected or known sulfa allergy?
A. metformin
B. glyburide
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C. rosiglitazone
D. NPH insulin
(Ch. 11 Fitzgerald) - correct-answer-b
The mechanism of action of metormin (Glucophage) is as:
A. an insulin-production enhancer
B. a product virtuallyidentical in action to solfonylureas
C. a drug that increases insulin action in the peripheral tissues and reduces
hepatic glucose production
D. a facilitator of renal glucose excretion.
(Ch. 11 Fitzgerald) - correct-answer-c
Generally testing for type 2 DM in asymptomatic, undiagnosed individuals older
than 45 years should be conducted every _____.
A. year
B. 3 years
C. 5 years
D. 10 years
(Ch. 11 Fitzgerald) - correct-answer-B
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You are seeing 17 year old Cynthia. As part of the visit, you consider her risk
factors for type 2 DM would likely include all of the following except:
A. obesity
B. Native American ancestry
C. family history of type 1 DM
D. personal history of polycystic ovary syndrome - correct-answer-c
Criteria for the dianosis of type 2 DM include:
A. classic symptoms regardless of fasting plasma glucose measurement.
B. plasma glucose level of 126 mg/dL & (7mmol/L) as a random measurement
C. a 2 hour glucose measurement of 156 mg/dL (8.6 mmol/L) after a 75 g
anhydrous glucose load.
D. a plasma glucose level of 126 mg/dL (7mmol/L) or greater after an 8 hour or
greater fast on more than one occasion
(Ch. 11 Fitzgerald) - correct-answer-D
The mechanism of action of pioglitazone is as:
A. an insulin-production enhancer
B. a reducer of pancreatic glucose output.
NU 623 Unit 6 Quiz 3 Questions
With Complete Solutions
Which of the following characteristics applies to type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM)?
A. Significant hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis result from lack of insulin
B. This condition is commonly diagnosed on routine examination or work-up for
other health problems
C. Initial response to oral sulfonylureas is usually favorable
D. Insulin resistance (IR) is a significant part of the disease.
(Ch. 11 Fitzgerald) - correct-answer-A
Which of the following characteristics applies to type 2 DM?
A. Major risk factors are heredity and obesity
B. Pear-shaped body type is commonly found.
C. Exogenous insulin is needed for control of disease
D. Physical activity enhances IR.
(Ch. 11 Fitzgerald) - correct-answer-A
, 2
You consider prescribing insulin glargine (Lantus) because of its:
A. extended duration of action
B. rapid onset of action
C. ability to prevent diabetic end-organ damage
D. ability to preserve pancreatic function
(Ch. 11 Fitzgerald) - correct-answer-A
After use, the onset of action of lispro (Humalog) occurs in:
A. less than 30 min
B approximately 1 hour
C. 1 to 2 hours
D. 3 to 4 hours
(Ch. 11 Fitzgerald) - correct-answer-A
Which of the following medications should be used with caution in a person with
suspected or known sulfa allergy?
A. metformin
B. glyburide
, 3
C. rosiglitazone
D. NPH insulin
(Ch. 11 Fitzgerald) - correct-answer-b
The mechanism of action of metormin (Glucophage) is as:
A. an insulin-production enhancer
B. a product virtuallyidentical in action to solfonylureas
C. a drug that increases insulin action in the peripheral tissues and reduces
hepatic glucose production
D. a facilitator of renal glucose excretion.
(Ch. 11 Fitzgerald) - correct-answer-c
Generally testing for type 2 DM in asymptomatic, undiagnosed individuals older
than 45 years should be conducted every _____.
A. year
B. 3 years
C. 5 years
D. 10 years
(Ch. 11 Fitzgerald) - correct-answer-B
, 4
You are seeing 17 year old Cynthia. As part of the visit, you consider her risk
factors for type 2 DM would likely include all of the following except:
A. obesity
B. Native American ancestry
C. family history of type 1 DM
D. personal history of polycystic ovary syndrome - correct-answer-c
Criteria for the dianosis of type 2 DM include:
A. classic symptoms regardless of fasting plasma glucose measurement.
B. plasma glucose level of 126 mg/dL & (7mmol/L) as a random measurement
C. a 2 hour glucose measurement of 156 mg/dL (8.6 mmol/L) after a 75 g
anhydrous glucose load.
D. a plasma glucose level of 126 mg/dL (7mmol/L) or greater after an 8 hour or
greater fast on more than one occasion
(Ch. 11 Fitzgerald) - correct-answer-D
The mechanism of action of pioglitazone is as:
A. an insulin-production enhancer
B. a reducer of pancreatic glucose output.
