Nutrition and diet therapy lutz chapter 17 diet in diabetes
mellitus and hypoglycemia
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Which of the following laboratory tests will reflect blood sugar levels over a 3- to 4-month period? -
(correct Answer) - Glycosylated hemoglobin
Which of the following is classified as a starch exchange as opposed to a vegetable exchange? - (correct
Answer) - Corn
An exercise program helps in the control of blood glucose levels by: - (correct Answer) - Increasing the
number of insulin receptors on muscle fibers
Hypoglycemia is not caused by: - (correct Answer) - overconsumption of food
Women with gestational diabetes often give birth to larger-than-average infants. Which of the following
explanations is most accurate? - (correct Answer) - The fetus produces sufficient insulin to convert the
glucose from the placenta to adipose tissue.
Usually a high priority for nutritional therapy in type 2 diabetes is: - (correct Answer) - Achieving
desirable glucose, blood pressure, and lipid levels, as well as weight control
Which of the statements about insulin is true? - (correct Answer) - It cannot be administered orally
Which of the following is a vegetable exchange: - (correct Answer) - 1/2 cup of chopped, cooked broccoli
Which of the following hormones acts to lower blood sugar? - (correct Answer) - Insulin
One of the ways oral hypoglycemic agents act is by: - (correct Answer) - Stimulating the pancreas to
release insulin
What should the health educator tell a client with diabetes to carry to treat hypoglycemia? - (correct
Answer) - Glucose tablets
client with uncontrolled type 1 diabetes mellitus is at high risk for acidosis because of which of the
following? - (correct Answer) - The body cannot quickly metabolize the body fat that is broken down for
energy.
A client with type 1 diabetes has to burn fats for energy, with a resulting buildup of which of the
following in the blood? - (correct Answer) - Ketones
To prevent the development of ketosis, which nutrient should the nurse encourage? - (correct Answer) -
Carbohydrates
mellitus and hypoglycemia
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Which of the following laboratory tests will reflect blood sugar levels over a 3- to 4-month period? -
(correct Answer) - Glycosylated hemoglobin
Which of the following is classified as a starch exchange as opposed to a vegetable exchange? - (correct
Answer) - Corn
An exercise program helps in the control of blood glucose levels by: - (correct Answer) - Increasing the
number of insulin receptors on muscle fibers
Hypoglycemia is not caused by: - (correct Answer) - overconsumption of food
Women with gestational diabetes often give birth to larger-than-average infants. Which of the following
explanations is most accurate? - (correct Answer) - The fetus produces sufficient insulin to convert the
glucose from the placenta to adipose tissue.
Usually a high priority for nutritional therapy in type 2 diabetes is: - (correct Answer) - Achieving
desirable glucose, blood pressure, and lipid levels, as well as weight control
Which of the statements about insulin is true? - (correct Answer) - It cannot be administered orally
Which of the following is a vegetable exchange: - (correct Answer) - 1/2 cup of chopped, cooked broccoli
Which of the following hormones acts to lower blood sugar? - (correct Answer) - Insulin
One of the ways oral hypoglycemic agents act is by: - (correct Answer) - Stimulating the pancreas to
release insulin
What should the health educator tell a client with diabetes to carry to treat hypoglycemia? - (correct
Answer) - Glucose tablets
client with uncontrolled type 1 diabetes mellitus is at high risk for acidosis because of which of the
following? - (correct Answer) - The body cannot quickly metabolize the body fat that is broken down for
energy.
A client with type 1 diabetes has to burn fats for energy, with a resulting buildup of which of the
following in the blood? - (correct Answer) - Ketones
To prevent the development of ketosis, which nutrient should the nurse encourage? - (correct Answer) -
Carbohydrates
