MN 553 UNIT 5 EXAM
Question 1 points
When blood glucose levels are difficult to control in type 2 diabetes some form of insulin may be added to the
treatment regimen to control blood glucose and limit complication risks. Which of the following statements is
accurate based on research?
Question options:
Premixed insulin analogues are better at lowering HbA1C and have less risk for hypoglycemia.
Premixed insulin analogues and the newer premixed insulins are associated with more weight gain than the oral antidiabetic agents.
Newer premixed insulins are better at lowering HbA1C and postprandial glucose levels than long-acting insulins.
Patients who are not controlled on oral agents and have postprandial hyperglycemia can have neutral protamine Hagedorn insulin added
at bedtime.
ion 2/2
points
Prior to prescribing metformin, the provider should:
Question options:
Draw a serum creatinine to assess renal function
Try the patient on insulin
Tell the patient to increase iodine intake
Have the patient stop taking any sulfonylurea to avoid dangerous drug interactions
,ion 2/2
points
Insulin preparations are divided into categories based on onset, duration, and intensity of action following
subcutaneous injection. Which of the following insulin preparations has the shortest onset and duration of action?
Question options:
Levemir
Glulisine
Glargine
Detemir
ion 2/2
points
The drugs recommended for older adults with type 2 diabetes include:
Question options:
Second-generation sulfonylureas
Metformin
Pioglitazone
Third-generation sulfonylureas
ion 2/2
points
Women with an intact uterus should be treated with both estrogen and progestin due to:
Question 1 points
When blood glucose levels are difficult to control in type 2 diabetes some form of insulin may be added to the
treatment regimen to control blood glucose and limit complication risks. Which of the following statements is
accurate based on research?
Question options:
Premixed insulin analogues are better at lowering HbA1C and have less risk for hypoglycemia.
Premixed insulin analogues and the newer premixed insulins are associated with more weight gain than the oral antidiabetic agents.
Newer premixed insulins are better at lowering HbA1C and postprandial glucose levels than long-acting insulins.
Patients who are not controlled on oral agents and have postprandial hyperglycemia can have neutral protamine Hagedorn insulin added
at bedtime.
ion 2/2
points
Prior to prescribing metformin, the provider should:
Question options:
Draw a serum creatinine to assess renal function
Try the patient on insulin
Tell the patient to increase iodine intake
Have the patient stop taking any sulfonylurea to avoid dangerous drug interactions
,ion 2/2
points
Insulin preparations are divided into categories based on onset, duration, and intensity of action following
subcutaneous injection. Which of the following insulin preparations has the shortest onset and duration of action?
Question options:
Levemir
Glulisine
Glargine
Detemir
ion 2/2
points
The drugs recommended for older adults with type 2 diabetes include:
Question options:
Second-generation sulfonylureas
Metformin
Pioglitazone
Third-generation sulfonylureas
ion 2/2
points
Women with an intact uterus should be treated with both estrogen and progestin due to:
