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This NR 601 Week 5 exam focuses on the management of
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and obesity in older adults, covering
diagnostic criteria, pharmacological interventions, lifestyle
modifications, and risk assessment. It features case-based
questions requiring comprehensive clinical decision-making for
managing comorbidities, preventing complications, and
adjusting treatment plans based on patient-specific factors.
Key Focus Areas for NR 601 Week 5 Exam:
Diabetes Management: Evaluation of glycemic targets
(goals) in older adults, selection of antidiabetic agents (e.g.,
sulfonylureas, insulin, metformin precautions), and managing
hypoglycemia risks.
Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome: Diagnostic criteria for
obesity, weight management strategies, pharmacological
options, and impact on cardiovascular health.
Comorbidities: Management of hypertension, dyslipidemia,
and renal function in the context of diabetes and obesity.
Case Studies: Application of clinical guidelines to scenario-
based questions to determine the best treatment approach.
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, Quiz_________________?
Types of diabetes (prediabetes, type 1 and type 2)
What condition constitutes Impaired fasting glucose is a prediabetic state where a
person's fasting glucose is consistently elevated above the normal range, for a
formal diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. -
Answer
Prediabetes; Known as glucose intolerance.
Quiz_________________?
Types of diabetes (prediabetes
What is the range for fasting BG for prediabetes -
Answer
above 100 and below 125 mg/dL; normal fasting BG is <100
Quiz_________________?
Types of diabetes (prediabetes
What is the range for 2hr post prandial BG for prediabetes -
Answer
>140mg/dL but <199mg/dL; normal is <140
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What is a normal HbA1c? -
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, Answer
<5.7%
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Types of diabetes (prediabetes, type 1 and type 2)
What interventions are used for prediabetes -
Answer
Focus on weight loss and behavior changes.
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Types of diabetes (prediabetes, type 1 and type 2)
a metabolic disorder characterized by severe insulin deficiency resulting from beta
cell destruction, which produces hyperglycemia due to the altered metabolism of
lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins -
Answer
Type 1 Diabetes:
Quiz_________________?
Types of diabetes (prediabetes, type 1 and type 2)
characterized by the abnormal secretion of insulin, resistance to the action of
insulin in the target tissues, and/or an inadequate response at the level of the
insulin receptor -
Answer
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, Type 2 Diabetes:
Quiz_________________?
DM 2 Risk factors: Most common ethnicity
Name risk factors for DM2 -
Answer
Family history (first-degree relative: parents or siblings)
Body mass index >25 kg/m2 (lower for Asian Americans)
Age >45 years
hyperlipidemia
high BP (> 140/90 mm Hg,)
Impaired fasting glucose or A1C >5.7%
History of gestational diabetes; delivering infants weighing >9 pounds
Quiz_________________?
DM 2 Risk factors:
What lifestyle habits increase the risk for DM2 -
Answer
smoking, physical inactivity (exercising less than three times a week),
Quiz_________________?
DM 2 Risk factors: Most common ethnicity
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