Question 1

Sweating, shakiness, and disorientation are all symptoms of

Accepted Answer

A) hyperglycemia. 
B) hypoglycemia. 
C) macroangiopathies. 
D) microangiopathies. 
A) hyperglycemia. 
B) hypoglycemia. 
C) macroangiopathies. 
D) microangiopathies. B

Question 2

Perry is a patient with gastroparesis.Which form of nutrition therapy is the most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A) A clear liquid diet 
B) A 100 gram carbohydrate diet 
C) Jejunostomy feeding 
D) PEG tube feeding 
A) A clear liquid diet 
B) A 100 gram carbohydrate diet 
C) Jejunostomy feeding 
D) PEG tube feeding C

Question 3

Ruth Ann Glebowski is an active 68 year old. She has a past medical history of gestational diabetes, high cholesterol, hypothyroidism, and depression. She is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds. She has an appointment with her physician for her annual check-up.
-Ruth Ann meets with a registered dietitian and is provided sample menus.A month later she returns for a follow-up: she has gained weight and her blood sugar is still high.Ruth Ann states that she is being compliant.What is the possible cause for the weight gain?

Accepted Answer

A) Misuse of diabetic medications 
B) Incorrect portion size 
C) Poor cooking techniques 
D) Carbohydrate counting 
A) Misuse of diabetic medications 
B) Incorrect portion size 
C) Poor cooking techniques 
D) Carbohydrate counting B

Question 4

Which statement is false?

Accepted Answer

A) Hyperglycemia and hypertension are both characteristic of diabetic ketoacidosis. 
B) Ketoacidosis may occur in type 2 diabetes, but only rarely because even relatively low insulin concentrations can prevent excessive production of ketone bodies. 
C) Diabetic ketoacidosis may be brought on by alcohol abuse, infection, or inadequate insulin administration. 
D) Insulin therapy, fluid and electrolyte replacement, and bicarbonate therapy are appropriate medical treatments for a type 1 diabetic experiencing ketoacidosis. 
A) Hyperglycemia and hypertension are both characteristic of diabetic ketoacidosis. 
B) Ketoacidosis may occur in type 2 diabetes, but only rarely because even relatively low insulin concentrations can prevent excessive production of ketone bodies. 
C) Diabetic ketoacidosis may be brought on by alcohol abuse, infection, or inadequate insulin administration. 
D) Insulin therapy, fluid and electrolyte replacement, and bicarbonate therapy are appropriate medical treatments for a type 1 diabetic experiencing ketoacidosis.

Question 5

Mr.Mervin is a 45-year-old man with type 2 diabetes.He is 5'9" and weighs 210 lbs.His diabetes is currently controlled with diet alone.Which of the following will help to improve his glycemic control?

Accepted Answer

A) Weight reduction 
B) Hard candy for hypoglycemia 
C) Antioxidants 
D) Three meals plus a morning, afternoon, and bedtime snack 
A) Weight reduction 
B) Hard candy for hypoglycemia 
C) Antioxidants 
D) Three meals plus a morning, afternoon, and bedtime snack

Question 6

Symptoms of hypoglycemia include

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A) confusion and slurred speech. 
B) increased thirst and polyuria. 
C) acetone breath. 
D) warm, flushed skin. 
A) confusion and slurred speech. 
B) increased thirst and polyuria. 
C) acetone breath. 
D) warm, flushed skin.

Question 7

Drug therapy for type 2 diabetes includes

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A) drugs to reduce glucose production by the liver. 
B) drugs to stimulate insulin secretion. 
C) drugs to improve use of glucose by the tissues. 
D) all of the above 
E) a and b only 
A) drugs to reduce glucose production by the liver. 
B) drugs to stimulate insulin secretion. 
C) drugs to improve use of glucose by the tissues. 
D) all of the above 
E) a and b only

Question 8

Diabetes is now estimated to affect _____ of people aged 20 or more in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) 4.2% 
B) 6.5% 
C) 8.5% 
D) 10.2% 
A) 4.2% 
B) 6.5% 
C) 8.5% 
D) 10.2%

Question 9

When symptoms of hypoglycemia begin, _____ grams of carbohydrates should be consumed.

Accepted Answer

A) 5 to 10 
B) 10 to 15 
C) 15 to 20 
D) 20 to 25 
A) 5 to 10 
B) 10 to 15 
C) 15 to 20 
D) 20 to 25

Question 10

Prediabetes is used to classify blood glucose levels between normal and those of diabetes; that is, if a fasting plasma glucose is between:

Accepted Answer

A) 60 and 74 mg/dL. 
B) 74 and 106 mg/dL. 
C) 100 and 125 mg/dL. 
D) 126 and 140 mg/dL. 
A) 60 and 74 mg/dL. 
B) 74 and 106 mg/dL. 
C) 100 and 125 mg/dL. 
D) 126 and 140 mg/dL.

Question 11

Which of the following represents an appropriate snack at the beginning of an episode of hypoglycemia?

Accepted Answer

A) 4 glucose tablets 
B) 8 oz.orange juice with 1 teaspoon sugar 
C) 10 saltine crackers 
D) a and b 
A) 4 glucose tablets 
B) 8 oz.orange juice with 1 teaspoon sugar 
C) 10 saltine crackers 
D) a and b

Question 12

Signs and symptoms of diabetic neuropathy include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Pain or burning 
B) Blurred vision 
C) Reduced urine output 
D) All of the above 
A) Pain or burning 
B) Blurred vision 
C) Reduced urine output 
D) All of the above

Question 13

A hormone that opposes insulin's actions is

Accepted Answer

A) glucagon. 
B) testosterone. 
C) estrogen. 
D) glycogen. 
A) glucagon. 
B) testosterone. 
C) estrogen. 
D) glycogen.

Question 14

Patients with type 1 diabetes should consume carbohydrate before exercising if their blood glucose levels are less than

Accepted Answer

A) 250 mg/dL. 
B) 100 mg/dL. 
C) 150 mg/dL. 
D) 175 mg/dL. 
A) 250 mg/dL. 
B) 100 mg/dL. 
C) 150 mg/dL. 
D) 175 mg/dL.

Question 15

Each of the following food sources provides approximately how much carbohydrate? 1 Tbsp honey
15 small jelly beans
4 oz.canned orange juice

Accepted Answer

A) 5 grams 
B) 10 grams 
C) 15 grams 
D) 20 grams 
A) 5 grams 
B) 10 grams 
C) 15 grams 
D) 20 grams

Question 16

Mr.Jacobs has high blood lipids.The physician would instruct him to limit dietary intake of which of the following from sweeteners but not from whole foods (i.e., fruits and vegetables)?

Accepted Answer

A) Fructose 
B) Sucrose 
C) Glucose 
D) Sucralose 
A) Fructose 
B) Sucrose 
C) Glucose 
D) Sucralose

Question 17

The exchange list system sorts foods according to their proportions of

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrate. 
B) fat. 
C) protein. 
D) a and c 
E) all of the above 
A) carbohydrate. 
B) fat. 
C) protein. 
D) a and c 
E) all of the above

Question 18

Mr.Howe is admitted to the hospital for a foot ulcer.Which of the following is a probable cause?

Accepted Answer

A) Diabetes 
B) Peripheral vascular disease 
C) Kidney disease 
D) a and b 
E) All of the above 
A) Diabetes 
B) Peripheral vascular disease 
C) Kidney disease 
D) a and b 
E) All of the above

Question 19

Normal fasting plasma glucose levels are approximately:

Accepted Answer

A) 60 to 74 mg/dL. 
B) 75 to 100 mg/dL. 
C) 110 to 125 mg/dL. 
D) 126 to 140 mg/dL. 
A) 60 to 74 mg/dL. 
B) 75 to 100 mg/dL. 
C) 110 to 125 mg/dL. 
D) 126 to 140 mg/dL.

Question 20

To re-evaluate a diabetic treatment plan, all of the following information is used except

Accepted Answer

A) body weight. 
B) blood pressure. 
C) midarm muscle circumference. 
D) blood glucose levels. 
A) body weight. 
B) blood pressure. 
C) midarm muscle circumference. 
D) blood glucose levels.

Exam 26: Diabetes Mellitus

Sweating, shakiness, and disorientation are all symptoms of

Perry is a patient with gastroparesis.Which form of nutrition therapy is the most appropriate?

Which statement is false?

Mr.Mervin is a 45-year-old man with type 2 diabetes.He is 5'9" and weighs 210 lbs.His diabetes is currently controlled with diet alone.Which of the following will help to improve his glycemic control?

Symptoms of hypoglycemia include

Drug therapy for type 2 diabetes includes

Diabetes is now estimated to affect _____ of people aged 20 or more in the United States.

When symptoms of hypoglycemia begin, _____ grams of carbohydrates should be consumed.

Prediabetes is used to classify blood glucose levels between normal and those of diabetes; that is, if a fasting plasma glucose is between:

Which of the following represents an appropriate snack at the beginning of an episode of hypoglycemia?

Signs and symptoms of diabetic neuropathy include which of the following?

A hormone that opposes insulin's actions is

Patients with type 1 diabetes should consume carbohydrate before exercising if their blood glucose levels are less than

Each of the following food sources provides approximately how much carbohydrate? 1 Tbsp honey 15 small jelly beans 4 oz.canned orange juice

Mr.Jacobs has high blood lipids.The physician would instruct him to limit dietary intake of which of the following from sweeteners but not from whole foods (i.e., fruits and vegetables)?

The exchange list system sorts foods according to their proportions of

Mr.Howe is admitted to the hospital for a foot ulcer.Which of the following is a probable cause?

Normal fasting plasma glucose levels are approximately:

To re-evaluate a diabetic treatment plan, all of the following information is used except

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Metabolism: Transformations and Interactions

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products

Enteral Nutrition Support

Parenteral Nutrition Support

Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Liver Disease and Gallstones

Cardiovascular Diseases

Kidney Diseases

Cancer and Hiv Infection

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