FNP Diabetes Exam Study Guide | Nurse Practitioner Exam Prep Description: Study guide covering diabetes management and clinical concepts for FNP exam preparation. Keywords: FNP diabetes, nurse practitioner exam, diabetes management

FNP Diabetes Exam:
Diagnosis, Treatment, and
Management Key Points
What is the next step for a patient with A1C of 6.6% and no symptoms? -
ANSWER✅✅✅Repeat A1C or fasting glucose

What fasting glucose level is diagnostic of diabetes? -ANSWER✅✅✅126 mg/dL

Which A1C level defines prediabetes? -ANSWER✅✅✅5.7-6.4%

What is the first-line medication for type 2 diabetes? -ANSWER✅✅✅Metformin

When should metformin not be used? -ANSWER✅✅✅When eGFR is <30

Which medication would benefit a patient with type 2 diabetes and heart failure? -
ANSWER✅✅✅SGLT2 inhibitor

What medication should a patient with ASCVD and diabetes receive? -
ANSWER✅✅✅GLP-1 receptor agonist

Which diabetes medication has the highest risk of hypoglycemia? -
ANSWER✅✅✅Sulfonylurea

When should insulin be considered in type 2 diabetes? -ANSWER✅✅✅A1C >10%

What is the initial treatment for Type 1 diabetes? -ANSWER✅✅✅Basal-bolus insulin

What is the ADA A1C goal for most adults? -ANSWER✅✅✅<7%

What is a reasonable A1C goal for older adults with multiple comorbidities? -
ANSWER✅✅✅<8%

What factors should influence individualized glycemic targets? -ANSWER✅✅✅All of
the above (Age, Hypoglycemia risk, Duration of diabetes)