Question 1

If a patient with type 2 diabetes wants to lose weight,the preferred choice of medication would be

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A)  insulin. 
B)  sulfonylureas. 
C)  thiazolidinediones. 
D)  metformin. 
A)  insulin. 
B)  sulfonylureas. 
C)  thiazolidinediones. 
D)  metformin. D

Question 2

If someone using intensive insulin therapy with multiple injections daily wanted to celebrate his or her birthday and enjoy a slice of birthday cake,he or she would

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A)  decrease food intake at other meals. 
B)  add an extra aerobic workout afterwards. 
C)  use an extra dose of intermediate- or long-acting insulin. 
D)  use an extra dose of short- or rapid-acting insulin. 
A)  decrease food intake at other meals. 
B)  add an extra aerobic workout afterwards. 
C)  use an extra dose of intermediate- or long-acting insulin. 
D)  use an extra dose of short- or rapid-acting insulin. D

Question 3

If a 15-year-old student who runs cross-country and long-distance track events starts to lose weight and is continually thirsty and hungry,he or she may have

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A)  type 1 diabetes. 
B)  type 2 diabetes. 
C)  acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). 
D)  hepatitis virus infection. 
A)  type 1 diabetes. 
B)  type 2 diabetes. 
C)  acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). 
D)  hepatitis virus infection. A

Question 4

Patients with type 1 diabetes should be taught to regulate the _____ in meals and snacks.

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A)  kilocalorie content 
B)  total amount of sugars 
C)  total amount of dietary fiber 
D)  total amount of carbohydrates 
A)  kilocalorie content 
B)  total amount of sugars 
C)  total amount of dietary fiber 
D)  total amount of carbohydrates

Question 5

If a patient with type 1 diabetes is unable to maintain good blood glucose control through insulin injections,the physician may recommend

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A)  an oral hypoglycemic agent. 
B)  using an insulin pump. 
C)  more frequent self-monitoring of blood glucose. 
D)  a daily exercise routine. 
A)  an oral hypoglycemic agent. 
B)  using an insulin pump. 
C)  more frequent self-monitoring of blood glucose. 
D)  a daily exercise routine.

Question 6

If a patient with type 2 diabetes shows early signs of kidney disease,the first priority in nutrition management is

Accepted Answer

A)  restricting dietary protein intake. 
B)  normalizing blood glucose levels. 
C)  limiting dietary sodium intake. 
D)  increasing fluid intake. 
A)  restricting dietary protein intake. 
B)  normalizing blood glucose levels. 
C)  limiting dietary sodium intake. 
D)  increasing fluid intake.

Question 7

The best strategy for a patient with type 2 diabetes to use to maintain good metabolic control is to

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A)  avoid all sources of simple carbohydrates. 
B)  avoid eating during the evening or at night. 
C)  space their meals evenly throughout the day. 
D)  eat one large meal and two small meals each day. 
A)  avoid all sources of simple carbohydrates. 
B)  avoid eating during the evening or at night. 
C)  space their meals evenly throughout the day. 
D)  eat one large meal and two small meals each day.

Question 8

To prevent hypoglycemia after exercise,patients with type 1 diabetes should

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A)  decrease the insulin dose. 
B)  omit a scheduled insulin dose. 
C)  increase their intake of protein-based foods. 
D)  increase their intake of carbohydrate-based foods. 
A)  decrease the insulin dose. 
B)  omit a scheduled insulin dose. 
C)  increase their intake of protein-based foods. 
D)  increase their intake of carbohydrate-based foods.

Question 9

Diabetic ketoacidosis may occur in a patient with type 1 diabetes who

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A)  gets caught in traffic and misses a meal. 
B)  participates in an all-day sporting event. 
C)  accidentally takes a double dose of insulin. 
D)  goes away for the weekend and forgets to take his or her insulin. 
A)  gets caught in traffic and misses a meal. 
B)  participates in an all-day sporting event. 
C)  accidentally takes a double dose of insulin. 
D)  goes away for the weekend and forgets to take his or her insulin.

Question 10

Eating plans for patients with diabetes mellitus and gastroparesis should include

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A)  six small meals daily. 
B)  three regular meals daily. 
C)  high-protein intake. 
D)  increased fluid intake. 
A)  six small meals daily. 
B)  three regular meals daily. 
C)  high-protein intake. 
D)  increased fluid intake.

Question 11

The cause of type 1 diabetes mellitus is

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A)  excessive intake of simple sugars. 
B)  destruction of pancreatic beta cells. 
C)  inability of cells to respond to insulin in the bloodstream. 
D)  inability of the pancreas to keep up with the body's demands for insulin. 
A)  excessive intake of simple sugars. 
B)  destruction of pancreatic beta cells. 
C)  inability of cells to respond to insulin in the bloodstream. 
D)  inability of the pancreas to keep up with the body's demands for insulin.

Question 12

If a woman is brought into the emergency room with nausea,weakness,and fruity-smelling breath,the test you would perform first is

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A)  blood glucose measurement. 
B)  blood alcohol measurement. 
C)  a pregnancy test. 
D)  blood pressure measurement. 
A)  blood glucose measurement. 
B)  blood alcohol measurement. 
C)  a pregnancy test. 
D)  blood pressure measurement.

Question 13

If a patient with diabetes mellitus checks blood glucose level before going for a 2-mile run and it is 90 mg/dL,he or she should

Accepted Answer

A)  administer extra short- or rapid-acting insulin. 
B)  administer extra intermediate- or long-acting insulin. 
C)  eat carbohydrate-containing food before exercising. 
D)  go for the run and recheck blood glucose levels afterwards. 
A)  administer extra short- or rapid-acting insulin. 
B)  administer extra intermediate- or long-acting insulin. 
C)  eat carbohydrate-containing food before exercising. 
D)  go for the run and recheck blood glucose levels afterwards.

Question 14

An example of a good after-workout snack for someone with type 1 diabetes is

Accepted Answer

A)  skim milk. 
B)  beef jerky. 
C)  string cheese. 
D)  peanuts. 
A)  skim milk. 
B)  beef jerky. 
C)  string cheese. 
D)  peanuts.

Question 15

The person who would be most likely to develop type 2 diabetes mellitus is a(n)

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A)  sedentary Asian American man. 
B)  man with alcohol-related cirrhosis of the liver. 
C)  woman with retinal damage. 
D)  overweight Native American woman. 
A)  sedentary Asian American man. 
B)  man with alcohol-related cirrhosis of the liver. 
C)  woman with retinal damage. 
D)  overweight Native American woman.

Question 16

If a young woman with type 1 diabetes mellitus is in a car accident and breaks several bones,she is likely to need

Accepted Answer

A)  less insulin than usual. 
B)  more insulin than usual. 
C)  a different type of insulin. 
D)  the same amount of insulin. 
A)  less insulin than usual. 
B)  more insulin than usual. 
C)  a different type of insulin. 
D)  the same amount of insulin.

Question 17

If a young man with type 1 diabetes wants to eat cake for dessert after a meal of roast chicken,mashed potatoes,gravy,green beans,and dinner rolls,he should eat

Accepted Answer

A)  fewer potatoes,fewer rolls,or fewer of both. 
B)  less chicken and gravy. 
C)  fewer green beans. 
D)  less of everything. 
A)  fewer potatoes,fewer rolls,or fewer of both. 
B)  less chicken and gravy. 
C)  fewer green beans. 
D)  less of everything.

Question 18

If someone with type 1 diabetes has nausea and vomiting,weakness,and fatigue,as well as excessive hunger and thirst,but does not have a fruity or acetone odor on his or her breath,he or she may have

Accepted Answer

A)  hepatic encephalopathy. 
B)  diabetic ketoacidosis. 
C)  hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome (HHNS). 
D)  hypoglycemia. 
A)  hepatic encephalopathy. 
B)  diabetic ketoacidosis. 
C)  hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome (HHNS). 
D)  hypoglycemia.

Question 19

If a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus has a fever and no appetite,he or she should consume

Accepted Answer

A)  dry foods,such as toast or crackers. 
B)  commercial liquid nutrition supplements. 
C)  liquid or soft sources of carbohydrates. 
D)  water,tea,or beverages sweetened with nonnutritive sweeteners. 
A)  dry foods,such as toast or crackers. 
B)  commercial liquid nutrition supplements. 
C)  liquid or soft sources of carbohydrates. 
D)  water,tea,or beverages sweetened with nonnutritive sweeteners.

Question 20

For women with type 1 diabetes,good metabolic control is especially important at the time of conception and during the first trimester to prevent

Accepted Answer

A)  macrosomia. 
B)  fetal malformations. 
C)  nutrient deficiencies. 
D)  excessive weight gain. 
A)  macrosomia. 
B)  fetal malformations. 
C)  nutrient deficiencies. 
D)  excessive weight gain.

If a patient with type 2 diabetes wants to lose weight,the preferred choice of medication would be

If someone using intensive insulin therapy with multiple injections daily wanted to celebrate his or her birthday and enjoy a slice of birthday cake,he or she would

If a 15-year-old student who runs cross-country and long-distance track events starts to lose weight and is continually thirsty and hungry,he or she may have

Patients with type 1 diabetes should be taught to regulate the _____ in meals and snacks.

If a patient with type 1 diabetes is unable to maintain good blood glucose control through insulin injections,the physician may recommend

If a patient with type 2 diabetes shows early signs of kidney disease,the first priority in nutrition management is

The best strategy for a patient with type 2 diabetes to use to maintain good metabolic control is to

To prevent hypoglycemia after exercise,patients with type 1 diabetes should

Diabetic ketoacidosis may occur in a patient with type 1 diabetes who

Eating plans for patients with diabetes mellitus and gastroparesis should include

The cause of type 1 diabetes mellitus is

If a woman is brought into the emergency room with nausea,weakness,and fruity-smelling breath,the test you would perform first is

If a patient with diabetes mellitus checks blood glucose level before going for a 2-mile run and it is 90 mg/dL,he or she should

An example of a good after-workout snack for someone with type 1 diabetes is

The person who would be most likely to develop type 2 diabetes mellitus is a(n)

If a young woman with type 1 diabetes mellitus is in a car accident and breaks several bones,she is likely to need

If a young man with type 1 diabetes wants to eat cake for dessert after a meal of roast chicken,mashed potatoes,gravy,green beans,and dinner rolls,he should eat

If someone with type 1 diabetes has nausea and vomiting,weakness,and fatigue,as well as excessive hunger and thirst,but does not have a fruity or acetone odor on his or her breath,he or she may have

If a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus has a fever and no appetite,he or she should consume

For women with type 1 diabetes,good metabolic control is especially important at the time of conception and during the first trimester to prevent

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Exam 15: Nutrition for Diabetes Mellitus

If a patient with type 2 diabetes wants to lose weight,the preferred choice of medication would be

If someone using intensive insulin therapy with multiple injections daily wanted to celebrate his or her birthday and enjoy a slice of birthday cake,he or she would

If a 15-year-old student who runs cross-country and long-distance track events starts to lose weight and is continually thirsty and hungry,he or she may have

Patients with type 1 diabetes should be taught to regulate the _____ in meals and snacks.

If a patient with type 1 diabetes is unable to maintain good blood glucose control through insulin injections,the physician may recommend

If a patient with type 2 diabetes shows early signs of kidney disease,the first priority in nutrition management is

The best strategy for a patient with type 2 diabetes to use to maintain good metabolic control is to

To prevent hypoglycemia after exercise,patients with type 1 diabetes should

Diabetic ketoacidosis may occur in a patient with type 1 diabetes who

Eating plans for patients with diabetes mellitus and gastroparesis should include

The cause of type 1 diabetes mellitus is

If a woman is brought into the emergency room with nausea,weakness,and fruity-smelling breath,the test you would perform first is

If a patient with diabetes mellitus checks blood glucose level before going for a 2-mile run and it is 90 mg/dL,he or she should

An example of a good after-workout snack for someone with type 1 diabetes is

The person who would be most likely to develop type 2 diabetes mellitus is a(n)

If a young woman with type 1 diabetes mellitus is in a car accident and breaks several bones,she is likely to need

If a young man with type 1 diabetes wants to eat cake for dessert after a meal of roast chicken,mashed potatoes,gravy,green beans,and dinner rolls,he should eat

If someone with type 1 diabetes has nausea and vomiting,weakness,and fatigue,as well as excessive hunger and thirst,but does not have a fruity or acetone odor on his or her breath,he or she may have

If a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus has a fever and no appetite,he or she should consume

For women with type 1 diabetes,good metabolic control is especially important at the time of conception and during the first trimester to prevent

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Digestion,Absorption,and Metabolism

Carbohydrates

Fats

Protein

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy, Weight, and Fitness

Nutrition Across The Life Span

Nutrition Assessment and Patient Care

Food-Related Issues

Nutrition for Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract

Nutrition for Disorders of the Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas

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