NUR 6121 Module 3 Exam
NUR 6121 Module 3 Exam Questions And Correct Verified Answers New
Version 2026 (Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, and Thyroid
Disorders
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According to the presentation, Metabolic Syndrome is also known as:
a) Syndrome X
b) Insulin Resistance Syndrome
s
c) Dysmetabolic Syndrome
d) Both a and b -ANSWER- d (Both a and b)
am
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic factor of Metabolic Syndrome?
Ex
a) Abdominal obesity
b) Hypotension
c) Dyslipidemia
s
d) Insulin resistance with hyperinsulinemia -ANSWER- b (Hypotension)
rt
For patients with Type 2 Diabetes, how often should the
pe
A1C test be performed for those who are not meeting
glycemic goals or whose therapy has changed?
Ex
a) Annually
b) Every 6 months
c) Quarterly
d) Only when symptoms occur -ANSWER-c (Quarterly)
Which medication reduces cardiovascular risk in DM?
A) Metformin
,B) SGLT2 inhibitors
C) GLP-1 agonists
D) Both B and C -ANSWER- D) Both B and C
Basal insulin primarily targets:
A) Fasting plasma glucose
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B) Postprandial glucose
C) Nocturnal glucose
D) All of the above -ANSWER- A) Fasting plasma glucos e
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Which is a sign of insulin resistance?
A) Acanthosis nigricans
s
B) Exophthalmos
C) Goiter
am
D) Tremor -ANSWER-A) Acanthosis nigricans
Ex
s
rt
pe
Ex
, Metabolic syndrome is characterized by all EXCEPT: D
A) Abdominal obesity
B) Hypertension
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C) Dyslipidemia
D) Hypoglycemia
What percentage of U.S. adults age 20+ have metabolic C
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syndrome?
A) 12%
B) 17%
C) 22.9%
D)30%
s
Which of the following is a physical sign of insulin
resistance?
am
B
A) Exophthalmos
B) Acanthosis nigricans
C) Goiter
D) Tremor
Ex
r ts
pe
The recommended weight loss goal for metabolic C
syndrome is:
Ex
A) 2% in 3 months
B) 5% in 6 months
C) 10% in 6 months
D) 15% in 1 year
Which diet is NOT typically recommended for metabolic C
syndrome?
A) DASH diet
B) High-fiber diet
C) Keto diet
D) Mediterranean diet
NUR 6121 Module 3 Exam Questions And Correct Verified Answers New
Version 2026 (Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, and Thyroid
Disorders
26
20
According to the presentation, Metabolic Syndrome is also known as:
a) Syndrome X
b) Insulin Resistance Syndrome
s
c) Dysmetabolic Syndrome
d) Both a and b -ANSWER- d (Both a and b)
am
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic factor of Metabolic Syndrome?
Ex
a) Abdominal obesity
b) Hypotension
c) Dyslipidemia
s
d) Insulin resistance with hyperinsulinemia -ANSWER- b (Hypotension)
rt
For patients with Type 2 Diabetes, how often should the
pe
A1C test be performed for those who are not meeting
glycemic goals or whose therapy has changed?
Ex
a) Annually
b) Every 6 months
c) Quarterly
d) Only when symptoms occur -ANSWER-c (Quarterly)
Which medication reduces cardiovascular risk in DM?
A) Metformin
,B) SGLT2 inhibitors
C) GLP-1 agonists
D) Both B and C -ANSWER- D) Both B and C
Basal insulin primarily targets:
A) Fasting plasma glucose
26
B) Postprandial glucose
C) Nocturnal glucose
D) All of the above -ANSWER- A) Fasting plasma glucos e
20
Which is a sign of insulin resistance?
A) Acanthosis nigricans
s
B) Exophthalmos
C) Goiter
am
D) Tremor -ANSWER-A) Acanthosis nigricans
Ex
s
rt
pe
Ex
, Metabolic syndrome is characterized by all EXCEPT: D
A) Abdominal obesity
B) Hypertension
26
C) Dyslipidemia
D) Hypoglycemia
What percentage of U.S. adults age 20+ have metabolic C
20
syndrome?
A) 12%
B) 17%
C) 22.9%
D)30%
s
Which of the following is a physical sign of insulin
resistance?
am
B
A) Exophthalmos
B) Acanthosis nigricans
C) Goiter
D) Tremor
Ex
r ts
pe
The recommended weight loss goal for metabolic C
syndrome is:
Ex
A) 2% in 3 months
B) 5% in 6 months
C) 10% in 6 months
D) 15% in 1 year
Which diet is NOT typically recommended for metabolic C
syndrome?
A) DASH diet
B) High-fiber diet
C) Keto diet
D) Mediterranean diet
