Deck 17: Glucose Testing

Question 1

A postprandial glucose test is drawn _________eating.

A)before
B)after
C)while
D)without

Answer 1

B
Postprandial is used to describe a laboratory sample collected after eating or ingestion of a certain substance, such as a glucose-rich drink.

Question 2

High levels of insulin and glucose in the bloodstream may be evident in:

A)Hypoglycemia
B)Impaired fasting glucose
C)Type 1 diabetes
D)Type 2 diabetes

Answer 2

D
Type 2 diabetics may have large amounts of insulin in the bloodstream, but their glucose levels may also be high. This is because the cells of those with type 2 diabetes have developed insulin resistance, so the glucose is unable to enter the cells efficiently.

Question 3

What is polyphagia?

A)Excessive urine production
B)Excessive hunger
C)Excessive thirst
D)Excessive glucose in the bloodstream

Answer 3

B
Excessive urine production is polyuria, excessive thirst is polydipsia, and excessive glucose in the bloodstream is hyperglycemia.

Question 4

Type 2 diabetes is a complication of type 1 diabetes.

Question 5

Etiology refers to:

A)The progression of a disease
B)The cause of a disease
C)The state of high glucose levels in the bloodstream
D)None of the above

Question 6

Which of these best describes the treatment for type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus?

A)Type 1 is treated by lifestyle changes and oral medication, and type 2 is treated with insulin.
B)Type 1 is treated with insulin injections, and type 2 is treated with oral medications and lifestyle changes.
C)The treatment for both types requires insulin injections.
D)Both types are treated with lifestyle changes and oral medication.

Question 7

Gestational diabetes is more like type 2 diabetes that type 1 diabetes.

Question 8

Patients diagnosed with prediabetes may already be experiencing some of the adverse effects of hyperglycemia.

Question 9

IGT is an abbreviation for:

A)Insulin glucose tolerance
B)Immature glucagon tolerance
C)Impaired glucose tolerance
D)Insulin glucagon titer

Question 10

Diabetes insipidus is:

A)A disease with excessive urination
B)A term used to describe type 2 diabetes
C)A term used to describe insulin-dependent diabetes
D)A term used to describe gestational diabetes

Question 11

HbA1c testing is performed quarterly to monitor the glycemic control of diabetic patients.

Question 12

An elevated HbA1c result indicates:

A)Excellent glycemic control over past 3 months
B)Poor glycemic control over the past 3 months
C)An elevated FPG for that morning
D)An elevated random plasma glucose that day

Question 13

Quality-control procedures are not recommended for whole blood glucose testing performed in the home setting.

Question 14

Type 2 diabetes is seldom managed with lifestyle changes.Completion
Complete each statement.

Question 15

A term used to describe elevated blood sugar is:

A)Polydipsia
B)Hypoglycemia
C)Hyperglycemia
D)Glycogenolysis

Question 16

Which of these have opposite effects on the body?

A)Glucose and glycogen
B)Glucose and insulin
C)Glucagon and insulin
D)Glucagon and glucose

Question 17

Small amounts of albumin present in the urine in which condition?

A)Macroalbuminuria
B)Glucosuria
C)Ketonuria
D)Microalbuminuria

Question 18

Gastroparesis may be a complication of uncontrolled type 1 diabetes.

Question 19

A continuous glucose monitor is often used by patients with gestational diabetes.

Question 20

Type 1 diabetes has a gradual onset.

Question 21

____________is required for most of the cells in the body to take in glucose to be used for energy.

Question 22

With the exception of diabetes insipidus, diabetes is a term used to refer to a group of disorders that all exhibit __________________.Short Answer

Question 23

Babies born to mothers with poorly controlled gestational diabetes may suffer from ____________after birth.

Question 24

A 66-year-old female patient has a fasting plasma glucose of 121 mg/dL. Is this considered to be a normal result for this patient?

Question 25

Abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting may be evident with diabetic _____________________.

Question 26

A patient who is symptomatic for diabetes may exhibit polyuria, _________________, and polydipsia.

Question 27

The maintenance of appropriate blood glucose levels throughout each day may be known as _____________control.

Question 28

Why is insulin only administered by injection?
Chapter 17: Glucose Testing
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