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Which disease characteristics would the health care provider (HCP) include when teaching a
community group about type 1 diabetes mellitus? Select all that apply.
A. Individuals are prone to diabetic ketoacidosis.
B. This type of diabetes results in insulin dependence.
C. Most individuals are diagnosed before 30 years of age.
D. It often is associated with dyslipidemia and hypertension.
E. The genetic abnormality is an autosomal dominant gene mutation. - ✔✔A. Individuals are
prone to diabetic ketoacidosis.
B. This type of diabetes results in insulin dependence.
C. Most individuals are diagnosed before 30 years of age.
Which treatments would the health care provider (HCP) include when teaching an individual
diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus? Select all that apply.
A. Meal planning
B. Insulin therapy
C. Exercise schedule
D. C-peptide supplements
E. Oral hypoglycemic drugs - ✔✔A. Meal planning
B. Insulin therapy
C. Exercise schedule
Which information would the health care provider (HCP) include when teaching the staff about
metabolic mechanisms that contribute to chronic complications of diabetes
mellitus? Select all that apply.
,A. Polyol pathway
B. Protein kinase C
C. Hexosamine pathway
D. Nonenzymatic glycation
E. Hypothalamic malfunction
F. Excess production of cortisol - ✔✔A. Polyol pathway
B. Protein kinase C
C. Hexosamine pathway
D. Nonenzymatic glycation
Which information would the health care provider (HCP) include when teaching the staff the
difference between diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic
syndrome (HHNKS)?
A. Glucose levels are considerably higher in DKA than in HHNKS because of volume excess.
B. Glucose levels are considerably higher in DKA than in HHNKS because of volume depletion.
C. The degree of insulin deficiency is more profound in HHNKS, and the degree of fluid
deficiency is more marked in DKA.
D. The degree of insulin deficiency is more profound in DKA, and the degree of fluid deficiency
is more marked in HHNKS. - ✔✔D. The degree of insulin deficiency is more profound in DKA,
and the degree of fluid deficiency is more marked in HHNKS.
Which acute complications would the health care provider (HCP) monitor for in an individual
with diabetes mellitus? Select all that apply.
A. Hypoglycemia
B. Diabetic retinopathy
C. Coronary artery disease
,D. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
E. Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNKS) - ✔✔A. Hypoglycemia
D. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
E. Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNKS)
The health care provider (HCP) is reviewing laboratory reports. Which individual would be at
most risk for developing diabetes mellitus?
A. One with a glycosylated hemoglobin of 5.4%
B. One with a fasting blood glucose of 96 mg/dL
C. One with a random serum glucose of 125 mg/dL
D. One with a serum glucose of 140 mg/dL 2 hours after taking 75 grams of glucose - ✔✔D.
One with a serum glucose of 140 mg/dL 2 hours after taking 75 grams of glucose
Which macrovascular complications of diabetes mellitus would the health care provider (HCP)
monitor for in an individual with diabetes?
A. Retinopathy
B. Nephropathy
C. Autonomic neuropathy
D. Cerebrovascular accident - ✔✔D. Cerebrovascular accident
An individual with type 1 diabetes states, "My feet are numb." Which condition would the
health care provider (HCP) suspect?
A. Autonomic neuropathy
B. Peripheral neuropathy
C. Diabetic nephropathy
, D. Macrovascular complications - ✔✔B. Peripheral neuropathy
Which clinical manifestations would be observed in an individual with hyperosmolar
hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNKS)? Select all that apply.
A. Stupor
B. Ketonuria
C. Hypokalemia
D. Severe dehydration
E. Kussmaul respirations - ✔✔A. Stupor
C. Hypokalemia
D. Severe dehydration
Which factors may cause endocrine abnormalities? Select all that apply.
A. Gland dysfunction
B. Faulty feedback system
C. Altered metabolism of the hormones
D. Adequate quantity of hormone precursors
E. Hormone production by nonendocrine tissues - ✔✔A. Gland dysfunction
B. Faulty feedback system
C. Altered metabolism of the hormones
E. Hormone production by nonendocrine tissues
Which finding is associated with diabetic neuropathy?
A. Hypertension
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