NURS 6501N Week 9 Quiz
Question 1
When insulin binds to its receptors on muscle cells, an increase in glucose uptake by the
muscle cells occurs. This is an example of a _____ effect by a hormone.
Pharmacologic
Permissive
Biphasic
Direct
Question 2
If the patient has a problem with the pineal gland, which substance would the nurse monitor?
Melatonin
Epinephrine
Cortisol
Somatostatin
Question 3
A 12-year-old male is newly diagnosed with type 1 DM. Which of the following tests should
the nurse prepare the patient to best confirm the diagnosis?
Genetic testing
Fasting plasma glucose levels
Glycosylated hemoglobin measurements
Random serum glucose levels
Question 4
Question 1
When insulin binds to its receptors on muscle cells, an increase in glucose uptake by the
muscle cells occurs. This is an example of a _____ effect by a hormone.
Pharmacologic
Permissive
Biphasic
Direct
Question 2
If the patient has a problem with the pineal gland, which substance would the nurse monitor?
Melatonin
Epinephrine
Cortisol
Somatostatin
Question 3
A 12-year-old male is newly diagnosed with type 1 DM. Which of the following tests should
the nurse prepare the patient to best confirm the diagnosis?
Genetic testing
Fasting plasma glucose levels
Glycosylated hemoglobin measurements
Random serum glucose levels
Question 4
