ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY PRACTICE TEST
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NURSE CELESTINE
,1. A patient presents with increased thirst, frequent urination, and significant weight loss
over the past month. What initial diagnostic test would be most appropriate to confirm
a suspicion of diabetes mellitus?
Complete blood count (CBC)
Fasting blood glucose test
Thyroid function test
Lipid panel
2. A patient presents with a random plasma glucose level of 210 mg/dL and reports
symptoms of increased thirst and frequent urination. Based on the diagnostic criteria
for diabetes mellitus, what should be the next step in management?
Initiate insulin therapy immediately.
Schedule a follow-up appointment for a fasting plasma glucose test.
Start lifestyle modifications and monitor glucose levels.
Refer the patient for a comprehensive diabetes education program.
3. What HgbA1C level is indicative of a diagnosis of diabetes?
4.8%
6.5%
7.9%
10%
4. Which of the following symptoms is NOT considered a classic symptom of diabetes
mellitus?
Polyuria
Polydipsia
, Unexplained weight loss
Fatigue
5. A patient with type 1 diabetes is experiencing frequent hypoglycemic episodes.
Considering the types of insulin available, which adjustment might be most
appropriate for their treatment plan?
Increase the dosage of rapid-acting insulin before meals.
Switch from long-acting insulin to intermediate-acting insulin.
Decrease the dosage of rapid-acting insulin and consider adding a long-
acting insulin for better basal control.
Eliminate all insulin types and manage diabetes with diet alone.
6. What plasma glucose level during an OGTT is indicative of diabetes mellitus?
Less than 140 mg/dL
140-199 mg/dL
200 mg/dL or greater
300 mg/dL or greater
7. For type II diabetes, what is the first step of treatment?
lifestyle changes
lifestyle changes and metformin
lifestyle changes, metformin, and one other drug
3 drugs
including insulin
8. Explain how regular monitoring can impact the treatment plan for a patient with
diabetes.
It allows for immediate changes to medication based on symptoms.
WITH 71 Q&A
LATEST 2026|RATED A+
WITH INSTANT PDF DOWNLOAD
NURSE CELESTINE
,1. A patient presents with increased thirst, frequent urination, and significant weight loss
over the past month. What initial diagnostic test would be most appropriate to confirm
a suspicion of diabetes mellitus?
Complete blood count (CBC)
Fasting blood glucose test
Thyroid function test
Lipid panel
2. A patient presents with a random plasma glucose level of 210 mg/dL and reports
symptoms of increased thirst and frequent urination. Based on the diagnostic criteria
for diabetes mellitus, what should be the next step in management?
Initiate insulin therapy immediately.
Schedule a follow-up appointment for a fasting plasma glucose test.
Start lifestyle modifications and monitor glucose levels.
Refer the patient for a comprehensive diabetes education program.
3. What HgbA1C level is indicative of a diagnosis of diabetes?
4.8%
6.5%
7.9%
10%
4. Which of the following symptoms is NOT considered a classic symptom of diabetes
mellitus?
Polyuria
Polydipsia
, Unexplained weight loss
Fatigue
5. A patient with type 1 diabetes is experiencing frequent hypoglycemic episodes.
Considering the types of insulin available, which adjustment might be most
appropriate for their treatment plan?
Increase the dosage of rapid-acting insulin before meals.
Switch from long-acting insulin to intermediate-acting insulin.
Decrease the dosage of rapid-acting insulin and consider adding a long-
acting insulin for better basal control.
Eliminate all insulin types and manage diabetes with diet alone.
6. What plasma glucose level during an OGTT is indicative of diabetes mellitus?
Less than 140 mg/dL
140-199 mg/dL
200 mg/dL or greater
300 mg/dL or greater
7. For type II diabetes, what is the first step of treatment?
lifestyle changes
lifestyle changes and metformin
lifestyle changes, metformin, and one other drug
3 drugs
including insulin
8. Explain how regular monitoring can impact the treatment plan for a patient with
diabetes.
It allows for immediate changes to medication based on symptoms.
