Question 1

Compare and contrast conventional and intensive type 1 diabetes therapy, including the advantages and disadvantages of each. ​

Accepted Answer

The main goal of diabetes treatment is t

Question 2

Hemoglobin A1c can best be described as a(n)____.

Accepted Answer

A) by-product of fat metabolism 
B) reflection of mean blood glucose concentration over two to three months 
C) end-product of protein metabolism formed in the liver 
D) summary of hemoglobin rates for type 1 diabetes 
A) by-product of fat metabolism 
B) reflection of mean blood glucose concentration over two to three months 
C) end-product of protein metabolism formed in the liver 
D) summary of hemoglobin rates for type 1 diabetes

Question 3

Which patient would have the most risk factors for gestational diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) Rita, who has a prepregnancy BMI of 24 
B) Zhu, who just moved to the United States from China 
C) Amy, who once had an 8 pound baby 
D) Sarah, whose father has type 1 diabetes 
A) Rita, who has a prepregnancy BMI of 24 
B) Zhu, who just moved to the United States from China 
C) Amy, who once had an 8 pound baby 
D) Sarah, whose father has type 1 diabetes

Question 4

What is a metabolic effect that may occur with taking thiazolidinediones?

Accepted Answer

A) fluid retention 
B) weight loss 
C) allergic skin reactions 
D) vitamin B12 deficiency 
A) fluid retention 
B) weight loss 
C) allergic skin reactions 
D) vitamin B12 deficiency

Question 5

The renal threshold is described as ____.

Accepted Answer

A) a decrease in erythropoietin production because of insulin imbalance 
B) nutrient depletion in the renal tubules caused from deficient insulin 
C) hemoglobin's exposure to glucose within the kidneys 
D) the concentration at which the kidneys begin to pass glucose into the urine 
A) a decrease in erythropoietin production because of insulin imbalance 
B) nutrient depletion in the renal tubules caused from deficient insulin 
C) hemoglobin's exposure to glucose within the kidneys 
D) the concentration at which the kidneys begin to pass glucose into the urine

Question 6

Which intervention would most likely contribute to prevention of type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) sustained weight loss of 1 to 4 percent of body weight 
B) routine monitoring for diabetes at least once per year 
C) at least 90 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week 
D) increased intake of whole grains, red wine, and unsaturated fats 
A) sustained weight loss of 1 to 4 percent of body weight 
B) routine monitoring for diabetes at least once per year 
C) at least 90 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week 
D) increased intake of whole grains, red wine, and unsaturated fats

Question 7

The pancreatic hormone that promotes glucose production in the liver is ____.

Accepted Answer

A) glycogen 
B) estrogen 
C) glucagon 
D) leptin 
A) glycogen 
B) estrogen 
C) glucagon 
D) leptin

Question 8

What describes the relationship of obesity and hypertriglyceridemia?

Accepted Answer

A) Insulin causes adipose cells to store more triglycerides. 
B) HDL competes with VLDL for cholesterol binding sites. 
C) The liver increases more VLDL in response to more fatty acids in the blood. 
D) Fatty acids in the bloodstream resist excretion by HDL. 
A) Insulin causes adipose cells to store more triglycerides. 
B) HDL competes with VLDL for cholesterol binding sites. 
C) The liver increases more VLDL in response to more fatty acids in the blood. 
D) Fatty acids in the bloodstream resist excretion by HDL.

Question 9

Type 1 diabetes accounts for ____ percent of diabetes cases in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) 5  to  10 
B) 10  to  25 
C) 50  to  75 
D) 90  to  95 
A) 5  to  10 
B) 10  to  25 
C) 50  to  75 
D) 90  to  95

Question 10

People with type 1 diabetes need insulin because they ____.

Accepted Answer

A) have become insulin resistant 
B) have developed hyperinsulinemia 
C) no longer synthesize sufficient insulin 
D) digest insulin with GI enzymes 
A) have become insulin resistant 
B) have developed hyperinsulinemia 
C) no longer synthesize sufficient insulin 
D) digest insulin with GI enzymes

Question 11

The goal of diabetes treatment is an HbA  1c  value under ____ percent.

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 7 
C) 9 
D) 10 
A) 5 
B) 7 
C) 9 
D) 10

Question 12

Match between columns
                        Premises: usually results from insulin resistance coupled with insufficient insulin secretion

Accepted Answer

The Answer of metabolic syndrome and polydipsia and advanced glycation is...

Question 13

Insulin is most often administered by ____.

Accepted Answer

A) subcutaneous injection 
B) oral administration 
C) intramuscular injection 
D) intravenous administration 
A) subcutaneous injection 
B) oral administration 
C) intramuscular injection 
D) intravenous administration

Question 14

Which ethnic population has the lowest relative risk for developing type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) Pacific Islanders 
B) Mexican American 
C) European Americans 
D) Native Americans 
A) Pacific Islanders 
B) Mexican American 
C) European Americans 
D) Native Americans

Question 15

What best describes polydipsia?

Accepted Answer

A) increased thirst 
B) increased urination 
C) increased glucose in the urine 
D) increased hunger 
A) increased thirst 
B) increased urination 
C) increased glucose in the urine 
D) increased hunger

Question 16

Match between columns
                        Premises: kidney damage associated with diabetes

Accepted Answer

The Answer of diabetes mellitus and polyphagia and polyuria and is...

Question 17

Match between columns
                        Premises: retinal damage associated with diabetes

Accepted Answer

The Answer of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome and prediabetes and diabetes is...

Question 18

What maternal complication has been associated with diabetes in pregnancy? ​

Accepted Answer

A) preeclampsia 
B) obesity 
C) hyperemesis gravidarum 
D) miscarriage 
A) preeclampsia 
B) obesity 
C) hyperemesis gravidarum 
D) miscarriage

Question 19

Mr. Lilly, a 42-year-old male, tells you that he used to take "pills" for his diabetes but is now taking insulin. What is the most likely reason that he no longer takes oral antidiabetic agents?

Accepted Answer

A) Oral agents are only effective in type 1 diabetes. 
B) His body now stimulates enough insulin to meet his needs. 
C) Oral agents suppress insulin release. 
D) The oral agents were not controlling his blood glucose. 
A) Oral agents are only effective in type 1 diabetes. 
B) His body now stimulates enough insulin to meet his needs. 
C) Oral agents suppress insulin release. 
D) The oral agents were not controlling his blood glucose.

Question 20

Discuss how diabetes develops as a consequence of pregnancy and the potential consequences for both mother and fetus. ​

Accepted Answer

Women with diabetes face new challenges

Exam 26: Diabetes Mellitus

Compare and contrast conventional and intensive type 1 diabetes therapy, including the advantages and disadvantages of each. ​

Hemoglobin A1c can best be described as a(n)____.

Which patient would have the most risk factors for gestational diabetes?

What is a metabolic effect that may occur with taking thiazolidinediones?

The renal threshold is described as ____.

Which intervention would most likely contribute to prevention of type 2 diabetes?

The pancreatic hormone that promotes glucose production in the liver is ____.

What describes the relationship of obesity and hypertriglyceridemia?

Type 1 diabetes accounts for ____ percent of diabetes cases in the United States.

People with type 1 diabetes need insulin because they ____.

The goal of diabetes treatment is an HbA 1c value under ____ percent.

Insulin is most often administered by ____.

Which ethnic population has the lowest relative risk for developing type 2 diabetes?

What best describes polydipsia?

What maternal complication has been associated with diabetes in pregnancy? ​

Mr. Lilly, a 42-year-old male, tells you that he used to take "pills" for his diabetes but is now taking insulin. What is the most likely reason that he no longer takes oral antidiabetic agents?

Discuss how diabetes develops as a consequence of pregnancy and the potential consequences for both mother and fetus. ​

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

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

Filters

Compare and contrast conventional and intensive type 1 diabetes therapy, including the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Hemoglobin A_1c can best be described as a(n)____.

The goal of diabetes treatment is an HbA _1c value under ____ percent.

What maternal complication has been associated with diabetes in pregnancy?

Discuss how diabetes develops as a consequence of pregnancy and the potential consequences for both mother and fetus.