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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 - ANSWERS-B. 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 - ANSWERS-D. 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
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B. Tense
C. Temper
D. Threats - ANSWERS-A. 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 - ANSWERS-C. 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.
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D. Exercise for about 100 minutes per week. - ANSWERS-B. 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
C. Diabetes mellitus
D. Hyperparathyroidism - ANSWERS-C. Diabetes mellitus
A 45-year-old male presents with throbbing podagral pain and tophi in
the ear pinnae. Which medication should the clinician prescribe for this
acute attack?
A. Colchicine (Colcrys)
B. Probenecid (Benemid)
C. Allopurinol (Zyloprim)
D. Pegloticase (Krystexxa) - ANSWERS-A. Colchicine (Colcrys)
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