Question 1

Diabetes mellitus describes a group of metabolic disorders characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A) elevated blood glucose. 
B) low hemoglobin. 
C) dumping syndrome. 
D) lactose intolerance. 
E) low insulin levels. 
A) elevated blood glucose. 
B) low hemoglobin. 
C) dumping syndrome. 
D) lactose intolerance. 
E) low insulin levels.

Question 2

Match between columns
                        Premises: prediabetes

Accepted Answer

The Answer of a distinctive fruity odor on the breath is...

Question 3

Obesity alone can cause some degree of insulin resistance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Match between columns
                        Premises: hyperglycemia

Accepted Answer

The Answer of a coma that occurs in uncontrolled diabetes; is...

Question 5

Which insulin preparation has the quickest onset of action?

Accepted Answer

A) lispro 
B) regular 
C) NPH 
D) glargine 
E) detemir 
A) lispro 
B) regular 
C) NPH 
D) glargine 
E) detemir

Question 6

The mode of action of sulfonylureas is to:

Accepted Answer

A) stimulate insulin secretion by the pancreas. 
B) decrease insulin resistance. 
C) improve glucose utilization. 
D) delay carbohydrate digestion and absorption. 
E) increase insulin sensitivity. 
A) stimulate insulin secretion by the pancreas. 
B) decrease insulin resistance. 
C) improve glucose utilization. 
D) delay carbohydrate digestion and absorption. 
E) increase insulin sensitivity.

Question 7

Which insulin preparation has the longest duration of action?

Accepted Answer

A) lispro 
B) regular 
C) NPH 
D) glargine 
E) aspart 
A) lispro 
B) regular 
C) NPH 
D) glargine 
E) aspart

Question 8

Good glycemic control requires:

Accepted Answer

A) eating small amounts of food. 
B) restricting carbohydrate in the diet. 
C) self-monitoring of blood glucose. 
D) frequent visits to the doctor. 
E) frequent insulin injections. 
A) eating small amounts of food. 
B) restricting carbohydrate in the diet. 
C) self-monitoring of blood glucose. 
D) frequent visits to the doctor. 
E) frequent insulin injections.

Question 9

Match between columns
                        Premises: hypoglycemia

Accepted Answer

The Answer of the presence of albumin in the urine; is...

Question 10

Match between columns
                        Premises: fibrinogen

Accepted Answer

The Answer of signaling proteins produced by the body's cells, is...

Question 11

Case Study Questions 
​Use the following case study to answer questions 
Jared Joiner is a 56-year-old African American insurance agent. He is single, eats most meals at restaurants, leads a sedentary lifestyle, and drinks 3-4 beers a day. He is 5'9" tall and weighs 204 pounds (BMI 30). Mr. Joiner has been feeling particularly fatigued lately and decided to make an appointment with his physician for a check-up. The results of his laboratory tests include a fasting blood glucose level of 121 mg/dL.
-How many of his risk factors for type 2 diabetes can Mr. Joiner control?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 5 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 5

Question 12

To reduce the saturated fat content of the diabetic diet, all of these foods should be emphasized EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) lean meats. 
B) legumes. 
C) cheese. 
D) vegetable oils. 
E) dietary fibers. 
A) lean meats. 
B) legumes. 
C) cheese. 
D) vegetable oils. 
E) dietary fibers.

Question 13

What is the most important goal for both medical and nutrition therapy for diabetics?

Accepted Answer

A) blood glucose control 
B) blood pressure control 
C) optimal blood lipid levels 
D) prevention of complications 
E) urine output control. 
A) blood glucose control 
B) blood pressure control 
C) optimal blood lipid levels 
D) prevention of complications 
E) urine output control.

Question 14

Consistent carbohydrate intake is required for patients who are:

Accepted Answer

A) using advanced carbohydrate counting. 
B) using the basic carbohydrate-counting method. 
C) overweight and inactive. 
D) using intensive insulin therapy. 
E) elderly and have other health concerns. 
A) using advanced carbohydrate counting. 
B) using the basic carbohydrate-counting method. 
C) overweight and inactive. 
D) using intensive insulin therapy. 
E) elderly and have other health concerns.

Question 15

Describe hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome of type 2 diabetes. ​

Accepted Answer

The hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome

Question 16

Match between columns
                        Premises: gastroparesis

Accepted Answer

The Answer of delayed stomach emptying and a distinctive fruity is...

Question 17

Diabetic ketoacidosis is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) severe ketosis. 
B) blood glucose >250 mg/dL. 
C) acidosis. 
D) blood cholesterol >250 mg/dL. 
E) dehydration. 
A) severe ketosis. 
B) blood glucose >250 mg/dL. 
C) acidosis. 
D) blood cholesterol >250 mg/dL. 
E) dehydration.

Question 18

Women with gestational diabetes who are overweight or obese should be encouraged to:

Accepted Answer

A) engage in strenuous exercise. 
B) severely restrict carbohydrate intake. 
C) adjust energy intake as needed. 
D) limit protein intake. 
E) lose excess body weight. 
A) engage in strenuous exercise. 
B) severely restrict carbohydrate intake. 
C) adjust energy intake as needed. 
D) limit protein intake. 
E) lose excess body weight.

Question 19

What are the recommendations for carbohydrate intake for diabetics? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Low-carbohydrate diets are recommended. 
B) All concentrated sweets should be avoided. 
C) High-fiber, minimally processed carbohydrates should be emphasized. 
D) Simple carbohydrates should be emphasized. 
E) Glucose should be avoided. 
A) Low-carbohydrate diets are recommended. 
B) All concentrated sweets should be avoided. 
C) High-fiber, minimally processed carbohydrates should be emphasized. 
D) Simple carbohydrates should be emphasized. 
E) Glucose should be avoided.

Question 20

Excessive urine production is called:

Accepted Answer

A) polydipsia. 
B) polyuria. 
C) ketonuria. 
D) glycosuria. 
E) polyphagia. 
A) polydipsia. 
B) polyuria. 
C) ketonuria. 
D) glycosuria. 
E) polyphagia.

Diabetes mellitus describes a group of metabolic disorders characterized by:

Obesity alone can cause some degree of insulin resistance.

Which insulin preparation has the quickest onset of action?

The mode of action of sulfonylureas is to:

Which insulin preparation has the longest duration of action?

Good glycemic control requires:

To reduce the saturated fat content of the diabetic diet, all of these foods should be emphasized EXCEPT:

What is the most important goal for both medical and nutrition therapy for diabetics?

Consistent carbohydrate intake is required for patients who are:

Describe hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome of type 2 diabetes.

Diabetic ketoacidosis is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:

Women with gestational diabetes who are overweight or obese should be encouraged to:

What are the recommendations for carbohydrate intake for diabetics?

Excessive urine production is called:

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Composition

Weight Management

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Fitness and Nutrition

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Illness and Nutrition Care

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Supplements

Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Carbohydrate- and Fat-Modified Diets for Malabsorption Disorders

Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

Fat-Controlled, Mineral-Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

Protein-, Mineral-, and Fluid-Modified Diets for Kidney Diseases

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Cancer and Hiv Infection

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Exam 21: Carbohydrate-Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes mellitus describes a group of metabolic disorders characterized by:

Obesity alone can cause some degree of insulin resistance.

Which insulin preparation has the quickest onset of action?

The mode of action of sulfonylureas is to:

Which insulin preparation has the longest duration of action?

Good glycemic control requires:

To reduce the saturated fat content of the diabetic diet, all of these foods should be emphasized EXCEPT:

What is the most important goal for both medical and nutrition therapy for diabetics?

Consistent carbohydrate intake is required for patients who are:

Describe hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome of type 2 diabetes. ​

Diabetic ketoacidosis is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:

Women with gestational diabetes who are overweight or obese should be encouraged to:

What are the recommendations for carbohydrate intake for diabetics? ​

Excessive urine production is called:

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Composition

Weight Management

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Fitness and Nutrition

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Illness and Nutrition Care

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Supplements

Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Carbohydrate- and Fat-Modified Diets for Malabsorption Disorders

Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

Fat-Controlled, Mineral-Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

Protein-, Mineral-, and Fluid-Modified Diets for Kidney Diseases

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Cancer and Hiv Infection

Filters

Describe hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome of type 2 diabetes.

What are the recommendations for carbohydrate intake for diabetics?