Question 1

Which of the following is not a common symptom of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) Polyphagia 
B) Polydipsia 
C) Polyglucosuria 
D) Polyuria 
A) Polyphagia 
B) Polydipsia 
C) Polyglucosuria 
D) Polyuria C

Question 2

Glipizide is only effective for the treatment of _____ diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) type 1 
B) gestational 
C) type 2 
D) type 1 and gestational 
A) type 1 
B) gestational 
C) type 2 
D) type 1 and gestational C

Question 3

Match each of the following trade names with its corresponding generic name.
-Levemir

Accepted Answer

A) Repaglinide 
B) Sitagliptin 
C) Insulin glargine 
D) Pioglitazone 
E) Insulin detemir 
A) Repaglinide 
B) Sitagliptin 
C) Insulin glargine 
D) Pioglitazone 
E) Insulin detemir E

Question 4

When should Humalog be injected?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 to 15 minutes before eating 
B) In the morning 
C) At bedtime 
D) Mid-afternoon 
A) 5 to 15 minutes before eating 
B) In the morning 
C) At bedtime 
D) Mid-afternoon

Question 5

MATCHING
Match each of the following drug classes with its mechanism of action.
-Slow(s)gastric emptying,reduce(s)postprandial glucagon secretion,and reduce(s)appetite

Accepted Answer

A) Meglitinides 
B) Thiazolidinediones 
C) Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor 
D) Synthetic analog of the hormone amylin 
E) Incretin mimetic 
A) Meglitinides 
B) Thiazolidinediones 
C) Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor 
D) Synthetic analog of the hormone amylin 
E) Incretin mimetic

Question 6

_____ requires the injection of insulin on a daily basis.

Accepted Answer

A) Type 1 diabetes 
B) Type 2 diabetes 
C) Diabetes insipidus 
D) Gestational diabetes 
A) Type 1 diabetes 
B) Type 2 diabetes 
C) Diabetes insipidus 
D) Gestational diabetes

Question 7

Diabetes mellitus is a disorder of metabolism that involves _____ utilization.

Accepted Answer

A) protein 
B) glucose 
C) fat 
D) all of the above 
A) protein 
B) glucose 
C) fat 
D) all of the above

Question 8

_____ can prolong the digestion of carbohydrates and delay their absorption in the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) Miglitol 
B) Glimepiride 
C) Repaglinide 
D) Pioglitazone 
A) Miglitol 
B) Glimepiride 
C) Repaglinide 
D) Pioglitazone

Question 9

Why would a decrease in glycogenolysis be important in treating diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) It reduces the need for insulin. 
B) It allows the body to recover from increased glucose levels more efficiently. 
C) It clears the pathway for insulin to be released to digest glucose. 
D) It promotes recovery of islet cells because glycogenolysis is not taking place. 
A) It reduces the need for insulin. 
B) It allows the body to recover from increased glucose levels more efficiently. 
C) It clears the pathway for insulin to be released to digest glucose. 
D) It promotes recovery of islet cells because glycogenolysis is not taking place.

Question 10

After being opened,Levemir should be discarded in how many days?

Accepted Answer

A) 7 days 
B) 14 days 
C) 28 days 
D) 42 days 
A) 7 days 
B) 14 days 
C) 28 days 
D) 42 days

Question 11

MATCHING
Match each of the following drug classes with its mechanism of action.
-Increase(s)insulin release and decrease(s)glucagon levels by potentiating the activity of peptide hormones that are released in response to eating a meal

Accepted Answer

A) Meglitinides 
B) Thiazolidinediones 
C) Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor 
D) Synthetic analog of the hormone amylin 
E) Incretin mimetic 
A) Meglitinides 
B) Thiazolidinediones 
C) Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor 
D) Synthetic analog of the hormone amylin 
E) Incretin mimetic

Question 12

Which of the following is not a type of glucose testing for diagnosing diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) Fasting blood glucose test 
B) Testing ketones 
C) OGTT 
D) Random blood glucose 
A) Fasting blood glucose test 
B) Testing ketones 
C) OGTT 
D) Random blood glucose

Question 13

A blood glucose level between 140 and 199 mg/dL after a 2-hour postprandial glucose tolerance test may indicate _____.

Accepted Answer

A) prediabetes 
B) type 1 diabetes 
C) type 2 diabetes 
D) gestational diabetes 
A) prediabetes 
B) type 1 diabetes 
C) type 2 diabetes 
D) gestational diabetes

Question 14

Match each of the following trade names with its corresponding generic name.
-Januvia

Accepted Answer

A) Repaglinide 
B) Sitagliptin 
C) Insulin glargine 
D) Pioglitazone 
E) Insulin detemir 
A) Repaglinide 
B) Sitagliptin 
C) Insulin glargine 
D) Pioglitazone 
E) Insulin detemir

Question 15

How should unopened vials of insulin be stored?

Accepted Answer

A) At room temperature 
B) Refrigerated 
C) Freezing 
D) In a warm place 
A) At room temperature 
B) Refrigerated 
C) Freezing 
D) In a warm place

Question 16

Which of the following can help control glucose levels?

Accepted Answer

A) Alpha-lipoic acid 
B) Garlic 
C) Omega-3 fatty acids 
D) Magnesium 
A) Alpha-lipoic acid 
B) Garlic 
C) Omega-3 fatty acids 
D) Magnesium

Question 17

Match each of the following trade names with its corresponding generic name.
-Prandin

Accepted Answer

A) Repaglinide 
B) Sitagliptin 
C) Insulin glargine 
D) Pioglitazone 
E) Insulin detemir 
A) Repaglinide 
B) Sitagliptin 
C) Insulin glargine 
D) Pioglitazone 
E) Insulin detemir

Question 18

Over 80% of persons diagnosed with type 2 diabetes _____.

Accepted Answer

A) are over the age of 25 
B) are overweight 
C) have no family history of type 2 diabetes 
D) exercise daily 
A) are over the age of 25 
B) are overweight 
C) have no family history of type 2 diabetes 
D) exercise daily

Question 19

Why is it necessary for insulin and glucagon to work properly in the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Glucagon improves insulin sensitivity by increasing peripheral glucose uptake and utilization. 
B) When insulin and glucagon are working properly,the body's natural negative feedback mechanism for glucose levels works properly. 
C) Proper utilization of glucagon by the body ensures the body won't be damaged by overstimulation of insulin. 
D) They are used to help store and utilize glucose efficiently. 
A) Glucagon improves insulin sensitivity by increasing peripheral glucose uptake and utilization. 
B) When insulin and glucagon are working properly,the body's natural negative feedback mechanism for glucose levels works properly. 
C) Proper utilization of glucagon by the body ensures the body won't be damaged by overstimulation of insulin. 
D) They are used to help store and utilize glucose efficiently.

Question 20

Which of the following is not true of gestational diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) Women with gestational diabetes may have no symptoms. 
B) Glucose levels are normally lower during pregnancy. 
C) Gestational diabetes occurs early in pregnancy. 
D) It can be caused by the hormones of pregnancy. 
A) Women with gestational diabetes may have no symptoms. 
B) Glucose levels are normally lower during pregnancy. 
C) Gestational diabetes occurs early in pregnancy. 
D) It can be caused by the hormones of pregnancy.

Exam 33: Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus

Which of the following is not a common symptom of diabetes?

Glipizide is only effective for the treatment of _____ diabetes.

Match each of the following trade names with its corresponding generic name. -Levemir

When should Humalog be injected?

MATCHING Match each of the following drug classes with its mechanism of action. -Slow(s)gastric emptying,reduce(s)postprandial glucagon secretion,and reduce(s)appetite

_____ requires the injection of insulin on a daily basis.

Diabetes mellitus is a disorder of metabolism that involves _____ utilization.

_____ can prolong the digestion of carbohydrates and delay their absorption in the small intestine.

Why would a decrease in glycogenolysis be important in treating diabetes?

After being opened,Levemir should be discarded in how many days?

MATCHING Match each of the following drug classes with its mechanism of action. -Increase(s)insulin release and decrease(s)glucagon levels by potentiating the activity of peptide hormones that are released in response to eating a meal

Which of the following is not a type of glucose testing for diagnosing diabetes?

A blood glucose level between 140 and 199 mg/dL after a 2-hour postprandial glucose tolerance test may indicate _____.

Match each of the following trade names with its corresponding generic name. -Januvia

How should unopened vials of insulin be stored?

Which of the following can help control glucose levels?

Match each of the following trade names with its corresponding generic name. -Prandin

Over 80% of persons diagnosed with type 2 diabetes _____.

Why is it necessary for insulin and glucagon to work properly in the body?

Which of the following is not true of gestational diabetes?

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