DUNPHY - ENDOCRINE AND METABOLIC PROBLEMS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% SOLVED

DUNPHY - ENDOCRINE AND METABOLIC PROBLEMS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% SOLVED A patient is 66 inches in height, weighing 200 lbs, and newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). The A1c is 7.1%. What is the best initial treatment? A. No treatment at this time B. Diet and exercise C. Diet, exercise, and metformin D. Diet, exercise, and exogenous insulin - Correct Answer C. Diet, exercise, and metformin The clinician suspects that a patient seen in the office has hyperthyroidism. Which test should the clinician order on the initial visit? A. Sensitive thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) assay and T4 B. Free T4 and serum calcium C. Nuclear scintigraphy with radiolabeled iodine (123I) D. Magnetic resonance imaging - Correct Answer A. Sensitive thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) assay and T4 Which statement made by a patient with type 1 diabetes indicates successful teaching regarding general guidelines for exercise? A. "I will not exercise if my blood sugar is 315." B. "I should just check my blood glucose after exercise." C. "I should eat more carbohydrates if my blood glucose is less than 200." D. "I will exercise when my urine ketones are positive but blood sugar is 260." - Correct Answer A. "I will not exercise if my blood sugar is 315."