UTA CP2 NURS 5338 - Exam
Study Guide – Practice
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Postprandial Glucose - Answer✔✔-The blood sugar level measured after
eating, which can indicate how well the body manages glucose after meals.
Hemoglobin A1C - Answer✔✔-A blood test that measures the average blood
sugar levels over the past two to three months, used to diagnose and monitor
diabetes.
Lantus Insulin - Answer✔✔-A long-acting insulin used to help control blood
sugar levels in people with diabetes.
Carbohydrate Counting - Answer✔✔-A method of tracking carbohydrate intake
to manage blood sugar levels, particularly important for people with diabetes.
Somogyi Effect - Answer✔✔-A phenomenon where low blood sugar during the
night causes a rebound increase in blood sugar levels in the morning.
, Dawn Phenomenon - Answer✔✔-A natural increase in blood sugar levels in the
early morning due to hormonal changes, not related to previous low blood
sugar.
Rebound Hyperglycemia - Answer✔✔-A term often used to describe the
increase in blood sugar that follows a hypoglycemic episode.
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) - Answer✔✔-A method of tracking
blood sugar levels continuously throughout the day and night, providing real-
time data.
Otitis Externa - Answer✔✔-An infection of the outer ear canal, often
associated with water exposure, particularly common in summer.
Heatstroke - Answer✔✔-A severe condition resulting from prolonged exposure
to high temperatures, leading to a failure of the body's temperature regulation.
ASCVD Risk Estimator - Answer✔✔-A tool used to estimate the 10-year risk of
atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, aiding in treatment decisions.
Statin Therapy - Answer✔✔-Medications used to lower cholesterol levels in the
blood, particularly effective in reducing cardiovascular risk.
Moderate-Intensity Statins - Answer✔✔-Statins that lower LDL cholesterol by
30-49%, recommended for patients with diabetes aged 40-75 years.
Study Guide – Practice
Questions with Verified
Answers. GRADED A+. Latest
2026/2027 Update
Postprandial Glucose - Answer✔✔-The blood sugar level measured after
eating, which can indicate how well the body manages glucose after meals.
Hemoglobin A1C - Answer✔✔-A blood test that measures the average blood
sugar levels over the past two to three months, used to diagnose and monitor
diabetes.
Lantus Insulin - Answer✔✔-A long-acting insulin used to help control blood
sugar levels in people with diabetes.
Carbohydrate Counting - Answer✔✔-A method of tracking carbohydrate intake
to manage blood sugar levels, particularly important for people with diabetes.
Somogyi Effect - Answer✔✔-A phenomenon where low blood sugar during the
night causes a rebound increase in blood sugar levels in the morning.
, Dawn Phenomenon - Answer✔✔-A natural increase in blood sugar levels in the
early morning due to hormonal changes, not related to previous low blood
sugar.
Rebound Hyperglycemia - Answer✔✔-A term often used to describe the
increase in blood sugar that follows a hypoglycemic episode.
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) - Answer✔✔-A method of tracking
blood sugar levels continuously throughout the day and night, providing real-
time data.
Otitis Externa - Answer✔✔-An infection of the outer ear canal, often
associated with water exposure, particularly common in summer.
Heatstroke - Answer✔✔-A severe condition resulting from prolonged exposure
to high temperatures, leading to a failure of the body's temperature regulation.
ASCVD Risk Estimator - Answer✔✔-A tool used to estimate the 10-year risk of
atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, aiding in treatment decisions.
Statin Therapy - Answer✔✔-Medications used to lower cholesterol levels in the
blood, particularly effective in reducing cardiovascular risk.
Moderate-Intensity Statins - Answer✔✔-Statins that lower LDL cholesterol by
30-49%, recommended for patients with diabetes aged 40-75 years.
