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NU623 EXAM UNIT 6 Herzing ALL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR NEW!!
QUESTION: When caring for a patient with DM, hypertension and persistent proteinuria, the NP
prioritizes the choice of antihypertension and prescribes:
CA. furosemide
B. methyldopa
C. fosinopril
D. nefedipine
(Ch. 11 Fitzgerald) - ANSWER-C
QUESTION: Clinical presentation of type 1 DM usually includes all of the following except:
A. report of recent unintended weight gain
B. ketosis
C. thirst
D. polyphagia
(Ch. 11 Fitzgerald) - ANSWER-A
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QUESTION: Which of the following should be periodically monitored with the use of biguanide?
A. creatine kinase (CK)
B. alkaline phosphatase (ALP)
C. alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
D. creatinine (Cr)
(Ch. 11 Fitzgerald) - ANSWER-d
QUESTION: Which of the following should be periodically monitored with the use of
thiazolidinedione?
A. CK
B. ALP
C. ALT
D. Cr
(Ch. 11 Fitzgerald) - ANSWER-c
QUESTION: All of the following are at risks for lactic acidosis in individuals taking metformin
except:
A. presence of chronic renal insufficiency
B. acute dehydration
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C. radiographic contrast dye use
D. history of allergic reaction to sulfonamides
(Ch. 11 Fitzgerald) - ANSWER-D
QUESTION: Secondary causes of hyperglycemia potentially include the use of all of the
following medications except:
A. high dose niacin
B. systemic corticosteroids
C. high dose thiazide diuretics
D. low dose angiotensin receptor blockers.
(Ch. 11 Fitzgerald) - ANSWER-d
QUESTION: Hemoglobin A1c best provides information on glucose control over the past:
A. 1 to 29 days
B. 21 to 47 days
C. 48 to 63 days
D. 64 to 90 days
(Ch. 11 Fitzgerald) - ANSWER-D
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QUESTION: Which of the following statements is not true concerning the effects of exercise and
IR?
A. approximately 80% of the body's insulin-mediated glucose uptake occurs in skeletal muscle
B. With regular aerobic exercise, IR is reduced by approximately 40%
C. The IR-reducing effects of exercise persist for 48 hours after the activity
D. Hyperglycemia can occur as a result of aerobic exercise.
(Ch. 11 Fitzgerald) - ANSWER-d
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) - ANSWER-A
QUESTION: 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
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NU623 EXAM UNIT 6 Herzing ALL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR NEW!!
QUESTION: When caring for a patient with DM, hypertension and persistent proteinuria, the NP
prioritizes the choice of antihypertension and prescribes:
CA. furosemide
B. methyldopa
C. fosinopril
D. nefedipine
(Ch. 11 Fitzgerald) - ANSWER-C
QUESTION: Clinical presentation of type 1 DM usually includes all of the following except:
A. report of recent unintended weight gain
B. ketosis
C. thirst
D. polyphagia
(Ch. 11 Fitzgerald) - ANSWER-A
ALL THE BEST CHAMP!!
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QUESTION: Which of the following should be periodically monitored with the use of biguanide?
A. creatine kinase (CK)
B. alkaline phosphatase (ALP)
C. alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
D. creatinine (Cr)
(Ch. 11 Fitzgerald) - ANSWER-d
QUESTION: Which of the following should be periodically monitored with the use of
thiazolidinedione?
A. CK
B. ALP
C. ALT
D. Cr
(Ch. 11 Fitzgerald) - ANSWER-c
QUESTION: All of the following are at risks for lactic acidosis in individuals taking metformin
except:
A. presence of chronic renal insufficiency
B. acute dehydration
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C. radiographic contrast dye use
D. history of allergic reaction to sulfonamides
(Ch. 11 Fitzgerald) - ANSWER-D
QUESTION: Secondary causes of hyperglycemia potentially include the use of all of the
following medications except:
A. high dose niacin
B. systemic corticosteroids
C. high dose thiazide diuretics
D. low dose angiotensin receptor blockers.
(Ch. 11 Fitzgerald) - ANSWER-d
QUESTION: Hemoglobin A1c best provides information on glucose control over the past:
A. 1 to 29 days
B. 21 to 47 days
C. 48 to 63 days
D. 64 to 90 days
(Ch. 11 Fitzgerald) - ANSWER-D
ALL THE BEST CHAMP!!
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QUESTION: Which of the following statements is not true concerning the effects of exercise and
IR?
A. approximately 80% of the body's insulin-mediated glucose uptake occurs in skeletal muscle
B. With regular aerobic exercise, IR is reduced by approximately 40%
C. The IR-reducing effects of exercise persist for 48 hours after the activity
D. Hyperglycemia can occur as a result of aerobic exercise.
(Ch. 11 Fitzgerald) - ANSWER-d
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) - ANSWER-A
QUESTION: 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
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