FNDH 631: Clinical 1, Exam 2 (Diabetes) |
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A blood glucose below ______ is hypoglycemia. - ✔✔70
A carbohydrate (CHO) choice is a food that contains _______ grams of CHO. - ✔✔15
If you have a low blood glucose, eat or drink _____ grams of CHO. - ✔✔15
A regular sandwich contains approximately _____ grams of CHO. - ✔✔30
The pre-meal glucose goal for someone with diabetes is ______? - ✔✔80-130
The 2-hr post-prandial goal for someone with diabetes is _____. - ✔✔180
What are the three P's of diabetes diagnosis? - ✔✔Polyuria (excessive urination), Polydipsia (excessive
thirst), & Polyphagia (excess hunger)
Drinking ETOH (alcohol) may cause _____? - ✔✔Hypoglycemia
HHS (Hyperglycemic Hyper-osmotic State) is high blood glucose without the presence of ______? -
✔✔Ketones —> (still insulin on board, but patient is too dehydrated which concentrates the glucose
level)
When you are sick, it is recommended to consume 8 oz. liquid every _____? - ✔✔1 hour
Name a food item/amount to treat hypoglycemia. - ✔✔Tbsp. of honey; 6 Lifesaver candies; Glucagon
pen; Rub honey/jelly inside of cheek (if unable to swallow)
, After treating hypoglycemia, wait _____ and then check your glucose level. - ✔✔15 minutes
Name a test that can distinguish between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. - ✔✔GAD (looking for
autoantibody)- POS. T1, Neg. T2 ; C-Peptide
What is the first line medication used for type 2 dm? What is its action? - ✔✔Metformin; Slows down
the release of glucose from the liver, improves insulin sensitivity, and helps kidneys get rid of glucose
Rapid acting insulin acts within _____ min of administration. - ✔✔15 —> Take insulin 15 min. before a
meal
Diagnosis of em is a fbg level of _____ or greater? - ✔✔126 —> Goal is 130 or 180
Diagnosis of dm is a HbA1c of _____ or greater? - ✔✔6.5
Type 2 dm is the result of what two mechanisms that lead to increased glucose levels? - ✔✔Insulin
resistance & Beta cell failure
What is the fbg goal for a woman with gestational dm? - ✔✔95
How many grams of CHO are in one cup of green beans? - ✔✔~ 10 grams
How many grams of CHO are in one cup of corn? - ✔✔~ 30 grams
What is the recommended macronutrient distribution for someone with type 2 dm? - ✔✔It's based on
the patient's cardiac/metabolic profile; Customize for each patient as there is no single way for everyone;
Design with patient preferences in mind
A person with diabetes who is preparing to exercise should check for ketones if glucose is above ______.
- ✔✔250 —> They should not exercise
100% Correct | Verified | 2024 Version
A blood glucose below ______ is hypoglycemia. - ✔✔70
A carbohydrate (CHO) choice is a food that contains _______ grams of CHO. - ✔✔15
If you have a low blood glucose, eat or drink _____ grams of CHO. - ✔✔15
A regular sandwich contains approximately _____ grams of CHO. - ✔✔30
The pre-meal glucose goal for someone with diabetes is ______? - ✔✔80-130
The 2-hr post-prandial goal for someone with diabetes is _____. - ✔✔180
What are the three P's of diabetes diagnosis? - ✔✔Polyuria (excessive urination), Polydipsia (excessive
thirst), & Polyphagia (excess hunger)
Drinking ETOH (alcohol) may cause _____? - ✔✔Hypoglycemia
HHS (Hyperglycemic Hyper-osmotic State) is high blood glucose without the presence of ______? -
✔✔Ketones —> (still insulin on board, but patient is too dehydrated which concentrates the glucose
level)
When you are sick, it is recommended to consume 8 oz. liquid every _____? - ✔✔1 hour
Name a food item/amount to treat hypoglycemia. - ✔✔Tbsp. of honey; 6 Lifesaver candies; Glucagon
pen; Rub honey/jelly inside of cheek (if unable to swallow)
, After treating hypoglycemia, wait _____ and then check your glucose level. - ✔✔15 minutes
Name a test that can distinguish between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. - ✔✔GAD (looking for
autoantibody)- POS. T1, Neg. T2 ; C-Peptide
What is the first line medication used for type 2 dm? What is its action? - ✔✔Metformin; Slows down
the release of glucose from the liver, improves insulin sensitivity, and helps kidneys get rid of glucose
Rapid acting insulin acts within _____ min of administration. - ✔✔15 —> Take insulin 15 min. before a
meal
Diagnosis of em is a fbg level of _____ or greater? - ✔✔126 —> Goal is 130 or 180
Diagnosis of dm is a HbA1c of _____ or greater? - ✔✔6.5
Type 2 dm is the result of what two mechanisms that lead to increased glucose levels? - ✔✔Insulin
resistance & Beta cell failure
What is the fbg goal for a woman with gestational dm? - ✔✔95
How many grams of CHO are in one cup of green beans? - ✔✔~ 10 grams
How many grams of CHO are in one cup of corn? - ✔✔~ 30 grams
What is the recommended macronutrient distribution for someone with type 2 dm? - ✔✔It's based on
the patient's cardiac/metabolic profile; Customize for each patient as there is no single way for everyone;
Design with patient preferences in mind
A person with diabetes who is preparing to exercise should check for ketones if glucose is above ______.
- ✔✔250 —> They should not exercise
