<div><strong>Diabetes Mellitus Quiz</strong></div> <div><strong>By:Mohamed Mamdouh</strong></div>

Which of the following symptoms do NOT present in hyperglycemia?

Extreme thirst

Hunger

Blood glucose <60 mg/dL

Glycosuria

Type 1 diabetics typically have the following clinical characteristics:

Thin, young with ketones present in the urine

Overweight, young with no ketones present in the urine

Thin, older adult with glycosuria

Overweight, adult-aged with ketones present in the urine

A patient with diabetes has a morning glucose of 50. The patient is sweaty, cold, and clammy. Which of the following nursing interventions is the MOST important?

Recheck the glucose level

Give the patient ½ cup (4 oz) of fruit juice

Call the doctor

Keep the patient nothing by mouth

Which of the following patients is at most risk for Type 2 diabetes? Select all that apply

A 6 year old girl recovering from a viral infection with a family history of diabetes.

28 year old male with a BMI of 49.

76 year old female with a history of cardiac disease.

None of the options provided.

The _____ ______ secrete insulin which are located in the _______.

Alpha cells, liver

Alpha cells, pancreas

Beta cells, liver

Beta cells, pancreas

A 36-year-old male is newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Which of the following treatments do you expect the patient to be started on initially?

Diet and exercise regime

Metformin BID by mouth

Regular insulin subcutaneous

None, monitoring at this time is sufficient enough

A patient who has diabetes is nothing by mouth as prep for surgery. The patient states they feel like their blood sugar is low. You check the glucose and find it to be 52. The next nursing intervention would be to:

Administer Dextrose 50% IV per protocol

Continue to monitor the glucose

Give the patient 4 oz of fruit juice

None, this is a normal blood glucose reading

A Type 2 diabetic may have all the following signs or symptoms EXCEPT:*

Blurry vision

Ketones present in the urine

Glycosuria

Poor wound healing

Which of the following is a classic symptom of diabetes mellitus?

Polyuria

Hypertension

Bradycardia

Hyperthyroidism

What is the diabetic range of fasting blood glucose level?

<70 mg/dL

70-100 mg/dL

101-126 mg/dL

>126 mg/dL

Which type of diabetes is associated with insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency?

Type 1 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes

Gestational diabetes

Maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY)

What is the term for a severe and life-threatening complication of diabetes characterized by high blood ketone levels?

Diabetic neuropathy

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)

Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS)

Diabetic retinopathy

Which of the following is a long-term complication of diabetes affecting the blood vessels of the eyes?

Diabetic nephropathy

Diabetic retinopathy

Diabetic neuropathy

Diabetic foot ulcers

Which lifestyle modification is often recommended for preventing and managing Type 2 diabetes?

Smoking

Sedentary behavior

Healthy diet and regular exercise

Excessive alcohol consumption

Which organ is responsible for regulating blood glucose levels by releasing glucose into the bloodstream?

Liver

Pancreas

Kidney

Spleen

What is the term for low blood sugar levels, often occurring as a side effect of insulin or certain diabetes medications?

Hyperglycemia

Hypertension

Hypoglycemia

Hyperlipidemia

What is the primary purpose of self-monitoring blood glucose levels in diabetes management?

Diagnosing diabetes

Adjusting medication doses

Monitoring blood pressure

Evaluating kidney function

What is the term for the condition in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas?

Autoimmune pancreatitis

Celiac disease

Hashimoto's thyroiditis

Type 1 diabetes mellitus

Which of the following statements is true regarding the relationship between obesity and Type 2 diabetes?

Obesity is not a risk factor for Type 2 diabetes.

Obesity increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes causes obesity.

Only abdominal obesity is associated with Type 2 diabetes.

Which hormone, produced by the alpha cells of the pancreas, raises blood glucose levels by promoting the breakdown of glycogen?

Insulin

Glucagon

Somatostatin

Amylin

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