NR 508 Week 5 Quiz,, NR 508 Week 5
Ch33: Diabetes Mellitus, Ch 41: Hyperthyroidism and
Hypothyroidism, Exam Questions & Correct and Verified
Answers.Latest update2025/2026 Graded A+, Exams of
Nursing
Type 1 diabetes results from autoimmune destruction of the beta cells. Eighty-five to 90 percent of Type
1 diabetics have:
A.
Autoantibodies to two tyrosine phosphatases
B.
Mutation of the hepatic transcription factor on chromosome 12
C.
A defective glucokinase molecule due to a defective gene on chromosome 7p
D.
Mutation of the insulin promoter factor - CORRECT ANSWERS A.
Autoantibodies to two tyrosine phosphatases
Type 2 diabetes is a complex disorder involving:
A.
Absence of insulin production by the beta cells
B.
A suboptimal response of insulin-sensitive tissues in the liver
C.
Increased levels of glucagon-like peptide in the post-prandial period
D.
Too much fat uptake in the intestine - CORRECT ANSWERS B.
,A suboptimal response of insulin-sensitive tissues in the liver
Diagnostic criteria for diabetes include:
A.
Fasting blood glucose greater than 140 mg/dl on two occasions
B.
Post-prandial blood glucose greater than 140 mg/dl
C.
Fasting blood glucose 100 to 125 mg/dl on two occasions
D.
Symptoms of diabetes plus a casual blood glucose greater than 200 mg/dl - CORRECT ANSWERS
D.
Symptoms of diabetes plus a casual blood glucose greater than 200 mg/dl
Routine screening of asymptomatic adults for diabetes is appropriate for:
A.
Individuals who are older than 45 and have a BMI less than 25 kg/m2
B.
Native Americans, African Americans, and Hispanics
C.
Persons with HDL cholesterol greater than 100 mg/dl
D.
Persons with pre-diabetes confirmed on at least two occ - CORRECT ANSWERS B.
Native Americans, African Americans, and Hispanics
,Screening criteria for children who meet the following criteria should begin at age 10 and occur every 3
years thereafter:
A.
BMI above the 85th percentile for age and sex
B.
Family history of diabetes in first- or second-degree relative
C.
Hypertension based on criteria for children
D.
Any of the above - CORRECT ANSWERS D.
Any of the above
Insulin is used to treat both types of diabetes. It acts by:
A.
Increasing beta cell response to low blood glucose levels
B.
Stimulating hepatic glucose production
C.
Increasing peripheral glucose uptake by skeletal muscle and fat
D.
Improving the circulation of free fatty acids - CORRECT ANSWERS C.
Increasing peripheral glucose uptake by skeletal muscle and fat
Adam has Type 1 diabetes and plays tennis for his university. He exhibits a Knowledge deficit about his
insulin and his diagnosis. He should be taught that:
A.
, He should increase his CHO intake during times of exercise
B.
Each brand of insulin is equal in bioavailability, so buy the least expensive
C.
Alcohol produces hypoglycemia and can help control his diabetes when taken in small amounts
D.
If he does not want to learn to give himself injections, he may substitute an oral hypoglycemic to control
his diabetes - CORRECT ANSWERS A.
He should increase his CHO intake during times of exercise
Insulin preparations are divided into categories based on onset, duration, and intensity of action
following subcutaneous inject. Which of the following insulin preparations has the shortest onset and
duration of action?
A.
Insulin lispro
B.
Insulin glulisine
C.
Insulin glargine
D.
Insulin detemir - CORRECT ANSWERS B.
Insulin glulisine
The drug of choice for Type 2 diabetics is metformin. Metformin:
A.
Decreases glycogenolysis by the liver
B.
Ch33: Diabetes Mellitus, Ch 41: Hyperthyroidism and
Hypothyroidism, Exam Questions & Correct and Verified
Answers.Latest update2025/2026 Graded A+, Exams of
Nursing
Type 1 diabetes results from autoimmune destruction of the beta cells. Eighty-five to 90 percent of Type
1 diabetics have:
A.
Autoantibodies to two tyrosine phosphatases
B.
Mutation of the hepatic transcription factor on chromosome 12
C.
A defective glucokinase molecule due to a defective gene on chromosome 7p
D.
Mutation of the insulin promoter factor - CORRECT ANSWERS A.
Autoantibodies to two tyrosine phosphatases
Type 2 diabetes is a complex disorder involving:
A.
Absence of insulin production by the beta cells
B.
A suboptimal response of insulin-sensitive tissues in the liver
C.
Increased levels of glucagon-like peptide in the post-prandial period
D.
Too much fat uptake in the intestine - CORRECT ANSWERS B.
,A suboptimal response of insulin-sensitive tissues in the liver
Diagnostic criteria for diabetes include:
A.
Fasting blood glucose greater than 140 mg/dl on two occasions
B.
Post-prandial blood glucose greater than 140 mg/dl
C.
Fasting blood glucose 100 to 125 mg/dl on two occasions
D.
Symptoms of diabetes plus a casual blood glucose greater than 200 mg/dl - CORRECT ANSWERS
D.
Symptoms of diabetes plus a casual blood glucose greater than 200 mg/dl
Routine screening of asymptomatic adults for diabetes is appropriate for:
A.
Individuals who are older than 45 and have a BMI less than 25 kg/m2
B.
Native Americans, African Americans, and Hispanics
C.
Persons with HDL cholesterol greater than 100 mg/dl
D.
Persons with pre-diabetes confirmed on at least two occ - CORRECT ANSWERS B.
Native Americans, African Americans, and Hispanics
,Screening criteria for children who meet the following criteria should begin at age 10 and occur every 3
years thereafter:
A.
BMI above the 85th percentile for age and sex
B.
Family history of diabetes in first- or second-degree relative
C.
Hypertension based on criteria for children
D.
Any of the above - CORRECT ANSWERS D.
Any of the above
Insulin is used to treat both types of diabetes. It acts by:
A.
Increasing beta cell response to low blood glucose levels
B.
Stimulating hepatic glucose production
C.
Increasing peripheral glucose uptake by skeletal muscle and fat
D.
Improving the circulation of free fatty acids - CORRECT ANSWERS C.
Increasing peripheral glucose uptake by skeletal muscle and fat
Adam has Type 1 diabetes and plays tennis for his university. He exhibits a Knowledge deficit about his
insulin and his diagnosis. He should be taught that:
A.
, He should increase his CHO intake during times of exercise
B.
Each brand of insulin is equal in bioavailability, so buy the least expensive
C.
Alcohol produces hypoglycemia and can help control his diabetes when taken in small amounts
D.
If he does not want to learn to give himself injections, he may substitute an oral hypoglycemic to control
his diabetes - CORRECT ANSWERS A.
He should increase his CHO intake during times of exercise
Insulin preparations are divided into categories based on onset, duration, and intensity of action
following subcutaneous inject. Which of the following insulin preparations has the shortest onset and
duration of action?
A.
Insulin lispro
B.
Insulin glulisine
C.
Insulin glargine
D.
Insulin detemir - CORRECT ANSWERS B.
Insulin glulisine
The drug of choice for Type 2 diabetics is metformin. Metformin:
A.
Decreases glycogenolysis by the liver
B.
