CSN Nurs 125 Dr. G Exam 3--Ch. 32, 52 Exam Questions and Answers

CSN Nurs 125 Dr. G Exam 3--Ch. 32, 52 Exam Questions and Answers What reflects a patient's adherence to a diabetes therapy regimen for the past several months? - Ans:-HbA1C level What is the HbA1c goal for a diabetic patient? - Ans:-Less than 7% What is the fasting blood glucose goal for a diabetic patient? - Ans:-70-130 mg/dL Patient A is screened for diabetes. Her HbA1c number is 6.6. What does this indicate? - Ans:-Type 2 diabetes than 6.5 = Type 2 diabetes Patient B is screened for diabetes. His HbA1c number is 5.0. What does this indicate? - Ans:-Normal range; not diabetic 5.7 = normal ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 2/9 Patient C is screened for diabetes. His HbA1c number is 5.9. What does this indicate? - Ans:-Pre- diabetes; at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes 5.7 - 6.4 = Pre-diabetes For Lispro (Humalog), what is the: A. Onset of action B. Peak plasma concentration C. Half life D. Duration of action - Ans:-A. 15 min B. 1-2 hours C. 80 min D. 3-5 hours Lispro (Humalog) is: ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 3/9 A. rapid-acting insulin B. intermediate-acting insulin C. long-acting insulin - Ans:-A It is administered within 15 minutes of the patient's meal time Blood sugar rises after eating a meal, so the body quickly releases _________________ to balance those levels. In diabetic patients, what kind of insulin mimics this respons