Question 1

Diabetes can contribute to gum disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Diabetics should check their own blood glucose level

Accepted Answer

A) several times a month. 
B) once a week. 
C) several times a day. 
D) once a day. 
A) several times a month. 
B) once a week. 
C) several times a day. 
D) once a day. C

Question 3

The primary action of insulin is to

Accepted Answer

A) increase blood glucose concentration. 
B) stimulate transporters to take up glucose from the bloodstream and carry it into the cell. 
C) metabolize glucose to energy. 
D) stimulate cells to carry glucose into the liver for storage. 
A) increase blood glucose concentration. 
B) stimulate transporters to take up glucose from the bloodstream and carry it into the cell. 
C) metabolize glucose to energy. 
D) stimulate cells to carry glucose into the liver for storage. B

Question 4

People with diabetes generally do self-checks to monitor blood sugar throughout the day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with type 1 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) weight loss 
B) excessive thirst 
C) excessive urination 
D) agitation and excessive energy 
A) weight loss 
B) excessive thirst 
C) excessive urination 
D) agitation and excessive energy

Question 6

Miguel was tested for diabetes.His oral glucose tolerance test showed a level of 120 mg/dL.This indicates that

Accepted Answer

A) Miguel has diabetes. 
B) Miguel has prediabetes. 
C) Miguel has normal blood glucose levels. 
D) Miguel's test results must be confirmed with a fasting plasma glucose test. 
A) Miguel has diabetes. 
B) Miguel has prediabetes. 
C) Miguel has normal blood glucose levels. 
D) Miguel's test results must be confirmed with a fasting plasma glucose test.

Question 7

In a state of diabetic ketoacidosis,

Accepted Answer

A) blood acidity falls extremely low. 
B) levels of acidic molecules in the blood rise dangerously high. 
C) the brain must rely on glucose as a source of energy. 
D) kidney function will increase. 
A) blood acidity falls extremely low. 
B) levels of acidic molecules in the blood rise dangerously high. 
C) the brain must rely on glucose as a source of energy. 
D) kidney function will increase.

Question 8

In a healthy person,an increase in blood glucose following a carbohydrate-containing meal or snack will result in increased secretion of insulin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Conditions that increase the risk for developing type 2 diabetes include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) gestational diabetes. 
B) prediabetes. 
C) metabolic syndrome. 
D) regular exercise and a healthy diet. 
A) gestational diabetes. 
B) prediabetes. 
C) metabolic syndrome. 
D) regular exercise and a healthy diet.

Question 10

A test that gives the average value of a patient's glucose over the past 2 to 3 months is the

Accepted Answer

A) hemoglobin A1C test. 
B) red blood cell count. 
C) oral blood glucose test. 
D) fasting plasma tolerance test. 
A) hemoglobin A1C test. 
B) red blood cell count. 
C) oral blood glucose test. 
D) fasting plasma tolerance test.

Question 11

Which form of diabetes develops slowly and occurs when the body either loses its ability to produce enough insulin or cannot respond to the insulin that is available?

Accepted Answer

A) type 1 diabetes 
B) type 2 diabetes 
C) gestational diabetes 
D) insulin-dependent diabetes 
A) type 1 diabetes 
B) type 2 diabetes 
C) gestational diabetes 
D) insulin-dependent diabetes

Question 12

Type 1 diabetes

Accepted Answer

A) most often appears during childhood or adolescence. 
B) results in a temporary increase in insulin production. 
C) results in an enhanced immune system. 
D) is also called non-insulin-dependent diabetes. 
A) most often appears during childhood or adolescence. 
B) results in a temporary increase in insulin production. 
C) results in an enhanced immune system. 
D) is also called non-insulin-dependent diabetes.

Question 13

If cells cannot utilize glucose for energy,the body will break down fat,which produces acidic molecules called

Accepted Answer

A) lipids. 
B) ketones. 
C) proteins. 
D) glycogen. 
A) lipids. 
B) ketones. 
C) proteins. 
D) glycogen.

Question 14

What steps can an individual take to lower the risk of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Lose weight or maintain a healthy weight

Question 15

A diabetic who has gastric bypass surgery may eliminate the symptoms of diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Explain why people with diabetes that is poorly managed are at increased risk for amputations,especially of the toes and feet.

Accepted Answer

Tissue damage from trauma and infections

Question 17

A state of elevated blood glucose is

Accepted Answer

A) hyperglycemia. 
B) hypoglycemia. 
C) insulin resistance. 
D) glycemic load. 
A) hyperglycemia. 
B) hypoglycemia. 
C) insulin resistance. 
D) glycemic load.

Question 18

All people with type 2 diabetes can control it with lifestyle changes and will never need to take insulin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Medications for treating diabetes tend to become less effective over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is TRUE in regard to the use of glucose by body cells?

Accepted Answer

A) Glucose decreases energy availability for body cells. 
B) Glucose is the least preferred energy source for red blood cells. 
C) The uptake of glucose by body cells is signaled by a hormone secreted by the pancreas. 
D) Glucose easily diffuses across cell membranes. 
A) Glucose decreases energy availability for body cells. 
B) Glucose is the least preferred energy source for red blood cells. 
C) The uptake of glucose by body cells is signaled by a hormone secreted by the pancreas. 
D) Glucose easily diffuses across cell membranes.

Exam 18: Focus On: Minimizing Your Risk for Diabetes

Diabetes can contribute to gum disease.

Diabetics should check their own blood glucose level

The primary action of insulin is to

People with diabetes generally do self-checks to monitor blood sugar throughout the day.

Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with type 1 diabetes?

Miguel was tested for diabetes.His oral glucose tolerance test showed a level of 120 mg/dL.This indicates that

In a state of diabetic ketoacidosis,

In a healthy person,an increase in blood glucose following a carbohydrate-containing meal or snack will result in increased secretion of insulin.

Conditions that increase the risk for developing type 2 diabetes include all of the following EXCEPT

A test that gives the average value of a patient's glucose over the past 2 to 3 months is the

Which form of diabetes develops slowly and occurs when the body either loses its ability to produce enough insulin or cannot respond to the insulin that is available?

Type 1 diabetes

If cells cannot utilize glucose for energy,the body will break down fat,which produces acidic molecules called

What steps can an individual take to lower the risk of diabetes?

A diabetic who has gastric bypass surgery may eliminate the symptoms of diabetes.

Explain why people with diabetes that is poorly managed are at increased risk for amputations,especially of the toes and feet.

A state of elevated blood glucose is

All people with type 2 diabetes can control it with lifestyle changes and will never need to take insulin.

Medications for treating diabetes tend to become less effective over time.

Which of the following is TRUE in regard to the use of glucose by body cells?

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