Pathophysiology 370 Week 7 Quiz
The underlying pathogenic mechanism for type 1 diabetes is
pancreatic -cell destruction.
Insulin binding to its receptor on target cells results in
increased facilitated cellular diffusion of glucose.
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A clinical finding consistent with a hypoglycemic reaction is
tremors.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is often associated with
nonketotic hyperosmolality.
What indicator is most helpful in evaluating long-term blood glucose management in
patients with diabetes mellitus?
Glycosylated hemoglobin levels (HbA1c)
Diabetic neuropathy is thought to result from
decreased myoinositol transport.
A type of insulin that would be most appropriate for acute management of hyperglycemia is
regular
In the United States, nearly ________ people have diabetes mellitus.
29.1 million
Diabetes mellitus is the ________ leading cause of death and a major cause of disability in
the United States.
seventh
The breakdown of stored glycogen in the liver and muscles is called
, glycogenolysis
In type I diabetes, respiratory compensation may occur through a process of
respiratory alkalosis.
The underlying pathogenic mechanism for type 2 diabetes is
insulin resistance and -cell dysfunction.
________ is the most powerful predictor of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Obesity
The American Diabetes Association recommends a postprandial blood glucose level of
________ mg/dL for adults with diabetes.
less than 180
Which are clinical findings usually associated with type 1 diabetes mellitus? (Select all that
apply.)
all except
d. Obesity
e. Weight gain
The therapies that would be appropriate for a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus include
(Select all that apply.)
all except
b. high-protein diet.
e. oral hypoglycemic agents.
Which are hormones that increase serum glucose level? (Select all that apply.)
all except
a. Vasopressin
Which are complications of diabetes mellitus that are microvascular? (Select all that apply.)
b. Retinopathy
c. Nephropathy
Which insulin types are most commonly used in the rapid-acting category? (Select all that
apply.)
b. Aspart
d. Lispro
The underlying pathogenic mechanism for type 1 diabetes is
pancreatic -cell destruction.
Insulin binding to its receptor on target cells results in
increased facilitated cellular diffusion of glucose.
6 Ways to Show Appreciation for Your Child's Teacher
0:39
/
0:54
A clinical finding consistent with a hypoglycemic reaction is
tremors.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is often associated with
nonketotic hyperosmolality.
What indicator is most helpful in evaluating long-term blood glucose management in
patients with diabetes mellitus?
Glycosylated hemoglobin levels (HbA1c)
Diabetic neuropathy is thought to result from
decreased myoinositol transport.
A type of insulin that would be most appropriate for acute management of hyperglycemia is
regular
In the United States, nearly ________ people have diabetes mellitus.
29.1 million
Diabetes mellitus is the ________ leading cause of death and a major cause of disability in
the United States.
seventh
The breakdown of stored glycogen in the liver and muscles is called
, glycogenolysis
In type I diabetes, respiratory compensation may occur through a process of
respiratory alkalosis.
The underlying pathogenic mechanism for type 2 diabetes is
insulin resistance and -cell dysfunction.
________ is the most powerful predictor of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Obesity
The American Diabetes Association recommends a postprandial blood glucose level of
________ mg/dL for adults with diabetes.
less than 180
Which are clinical findings usually associated with type 1 diabetes mellitus? (Select all that
apply.)
all except
d. Obesity
e. Weight gain
The therapies that would be appropriate for a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus include
(Select all that apply.)
all except
b. high-protein diet.
e. oral hypoglycemic agents.
Which are hormones that increase serum glucose level? (Select all that apply.)
all except
a. Vasopressin
Which are complications of diabetes mellitus that are microvascular? (Select all that apply.)
b. Retinopathy
c. Nephropathy
Which insulin types are most commonly used in the rapid-acting category? (Select all that
apply.)
b. Aspart
d. Lispro
