BIOD 331 Nurs 231 Module 9 exam Latest Update
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____ ____ is the leading cause of blindness and vision loss in the US. - CORRECT
ANSWER: diabetic retinopathy
____ is an oral antidiabetic drug that does not cause hypoglycemia and had side effects
of weight loss - CORRECT ANSWER: biguanides or metformin
____ is an oral antidiabetic drug that does not cause hypoglycemia and has a side
effect of weight loss. - CORRECT ANSWER: biguanides, metformin
____ is defined as blood glucose of <60 mg/dL, with associated cognitive impairement -
CORRECT ANSWER: hypoglycemia
_____ _____ _____ is diagnosed by hyperglycemia (blood glucose > 500 mg/dL),
hyperosmolarity, and dehydration, without ketoacidosis - CORRECT ANSWER:
hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state
_____ is diagnosed by hyperglycemia (blood glucose >500 mg/dL), hyperosmolarity,
and dehydration, without ketoacidosis - CORRECT ANSWER: hyperosmolar
hyperglycemic state
A ____ test to asses sensation, vascular status, and skin integrity should be
administered annually on all diabetic patients - CORRECT ANSWER: monofilament
a 40-year-old woman presents with amenorrhea and weight loss despite increased
appetite. The history and physical exam show exophthalmos, tachycardia, and warm,
moist skin. Each of the following lab abnormalities are expected EXCEPT
,increased t4
increased t3
increased TSH
increased radioactive iodine uptake - CORRECT ANSWER: increased TSH
A 45 year old obese, sedentary male has recently been diagnosed with 2 type diabetes.
what are 2 strategies to help him normalize his blood sugars? List 2 other
macrovascular complications he is at risk for and how you would screen for them -
CORRECT ANSWER: 1. Diet, exercise, and weight loss can help control blood glucose
levels. 5-10% TBWL can help
2. Hypertension and hyperlipidemia, checking blood pressure and screening with a
serum lipid panel
A 45-year-old obese, sedentary male has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
What are 2 strategies to help him normalize his blood sugars? List 2 other
macrovascular complications he is at risk for and how you would screen for them? -
CORRECT ANSWER: (1) Diet, exercise, and weight loss may be all that they need to
control blood glucose levels. Even moderate weight loss of 5-10% of total body weight
has been shown to improve glucose control.
(2) Hypertension and hyperlipidemia - checking blood pressure and screening with a
serum lipid panel.
A 45-year-old woman presents with fatigue, weight gain, and cold intolerance. Lab
findings show a low serum T4 and elevated TSH.
1. What diagnosis would her history and lab findings indicate?
2. What type of treatment should be given? - CORRECT ANSWER: hypothyroidism
thyroxine
, addison's disease is due to which of the following
adrenal gland dysfunction
decreased acth stimulation from the pituitary
decreased CRH from the hypothalamus
all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER: adrenal gland dysfunction
Addison's disease is due to which of the following:
-Adrenal gland dysfunction
-Decreased ACTH stimulation from the pituitary
-Decreased CRH from the hypothalamus
-All of the above
-none of the above - CORRECT ANSWER: adrenal gland dysfunction
An early detection of diabetic nephropathy is through the ____ ____ test. - CORRECT
ANSWER: urine microalbumin
each of the following are characteristics of diabetes mellitus EXCEPT
delayed gastric emptying
bladder infection
myxedema
glaucoma - CORRECT ANSWER: myxedema
Each of the following are characteristics of diabetes mellitus except:
2025-2026 95 Questions and 100% Verified
Correct Answers Guaranteed A+
____ ____ is the leading cause of blindness and vision loss in the US. - CORRECT
ANSWER: diabetic retinopathy
____ is an oral antidiabetic drug that does not cause hypoglycemia and had side effects
of weight loss - CORRECT ANSWER: biguanides or metformin
____ is an oral antidiabetic drug that does not cause hypoglycemia and has a side
effect of weight loss. - CORRECT ANSWER: biguanides, metformin
____ is defined as blood glucose of <60 mg/dL, with associated cognitive impairement -
CORRECT ANSWER: hypoglycemia
_____ _____ _____ is diagnosed by hyperglycemia (blood glucose > 500 mg/dL),
hyperosmolarity, and dehydration, without ketoacidosis - CORRECT ANSWER:
hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state
_____ is diagnosed by hyperglycemia (blood glucose >500 mg/dL), hyperosmolarity,
and dehydration, without ketoacidosis - CORRECT ANSWER: hyperosmolar
hyperglycemic state
A ____ test to asses sensation, vascular status, and skin integrity should be
administered annually on all diabetic patients - CORRECT ANSWER: monofilament
a 40-year-old woman presents with amenorrhea and weight loss despite increased
appetite. The history and physical exam show exophthalmos, tachycardia, and warm,
moist skin. Each of the following lab abnormalities are expected EXCEPT
,increased t4
increased t3
increased TSH
increased radioactive iodine uptake - CORRECT ANSWER: increased TSH
A 45 year old obese, sedentary male has recently been diagnosed with 2 type diabetes.
what are 2 strategies to help him normalize his blood sugars? List 2 other
macrovascular complications he is at risk for and how you would screen for them -
CORRECT ANSWER: 1. Diet, exercise, and weight loss can help control blood glucose
levels. 5-10% TBWL can help
2. Hypertension and hyperlipidemia, checking blood pressure and screening with a
serum lipid panel
A 45-year-old obese, sedentary male has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
What are 2 strategies to help him normalize his blood sugars? List 2 other
macrovascular complications he is at risk for and how you would screen for them? -
CORRECT ANSWER: (1) Diet, exercise, and weight loss may be all that they need to
control blood glucose levels. Even moderate weight loss of 5-10% of total body weight
has been shown to improve glucose control.
(2) Hypertension and hyperlipidemia - checking blood pressure and screening with a
serum lipid panel.
A 45-year-old woman presents with fatigue, weight gain, and cold intolerance. Lab
findings show a low serum T4 and elevated TSH.
1. What diagnosis would her history and lab findings indicate?
2. What type of treatment should be given? - CORRECT ANSWER: hypothyroidism
thyroxine
, addison's disease is due to which of the following
adrenal gland dysfunction
decreased acth stimulation from the pituitary
decreased CRH from the hypothalamus
all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER: adrenal gland dysfunction
Addison's disease is due to which of the following:
-Adrenal gland dysfunction
-Decreased ACTH stimulation from the pituitary
-Decreased CRH from the hypothalamus
-All of the above
-none of the above - CORRECT ANSWER: adrenal gland dysfunction
An early detection of diabetic nephropathy is through the ____ ____ test. - CORRECT
ANSWER: urine microalbumin
each of the following are characteristics of diabetes mellitus EXCEPT
delayed gastric emptying
bladder infection
myxedema
glaucoma - CORRECT ANSWER: myxedema
Each of the following are characteristics of diabetes mellitus except:
