CDCES EXAM PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED
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CDCES EXAM PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED
What is important to do when injecting insulin with needles 6 mm or more? - Answer- it requires pinching a skinfold for the medication to reach its intended absorption site
Does the ADA recommend bariatric surgery for children under...
CDCES EXAM PRACTICE TEST 2024-
2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% VERIFIED
What is important to do when injecting insulin with needles 6 mm or more? - Answer- it
requires pinching a skinfold for the medication to reach its intended absorption site
Does the ADA recommend bariatric surgery for children under age 18? - Answer- Yes,
in those with BMI > 35 and uncontolled glycemia and/or serious comorbidities despite
lifestyle and pharmacologic intervention.
what is typical insulin dosing for children? adults? honeymoon phase? - Answer- adults:
0.5-1.0 u/kg/day
children: 0.5-1.0 u/kg/day
honeymoon phase: 0.2-0.6 u/kg/day
Name a potassium sparing diuretics? - Answer- spironolactone
triamterene
Name the loop diuretics - Answer- furosemide
torsemide
bumetanide
what should you know about niacin in diabetes? - Answer- niacin inhibits the release of
insulin from the beta cell, resulting in hyperglycemia
name thiazide diuretics - Answer- HCTZ
Chlortheridone
what is important to know about thiazide diuretics with diabetes? - Answer- they are
known to inhibit the release of insulin from the beta cell, resulting in hyperglycemia
what percentage of people over age 65 have diabetes? - Answer- about 25%
what is important to know about confirming a DM dx? - Answer- the same test needs to
be repeated on separate days
,What percentage does a woman with GDM risk of DM increase? - Answer- 50% over
the next 5 years
how many times per day should you be checking your BG if you are ill - Answer- mild
illness: 4x/day
severe illness: every 3-4 hours
what is the definition of severe hypoglycemia - Answer- hypo requiring assistance to
treat
possible side effects of DPP-4 inhibitors - Answer- pancreatitis & joint pain
which SU is generally not recommended in CKD? - Answer- glyburide
what is qualifying criteria for someone with DM to have bariatric surgery - Answer- -
RECOMMENDED for BMI > 40 or BMI > 35 with no achieved wt loss/improvement in
cormorbidities
-CONSIDERED for BMI > 30 who do not achieve durable wt loss/improvement in
comorbidities
what is a person-centered communication? - Answer- uses inclusive and
nonjudgemental language and active listening, elicits patient preference and beliefs,
and assesses potential barriers to care.
important to use first person language (person with obesity)
Which medication classes increase risk for fracture? - Answer- TZD's and SGLT-2
inhibitors
What % does MNT provided by a RD decrease A1c in both T1DM and T2DM - Answer-
type 1: 1.0-1.9%
type 2: 0.3-2%
True or False: studies have shown that moderate-intensity walking may not lead to an
increased risk of foot ulcers in those with peripheral neuropathy who use the
appropriate footwear - Answer- true
in people who are prescribed atypical antipsychotic meds, when should they be
screened for prediabetes/diabetes? - Answer- 4 months after medication initiation and
annually thereafter
what is the recommended percentage of TIR for CGM users? - Answer- 70% over 14
days
what is the glycemic variability (%CV) target - Answer- <36%
, what have researchers found helps improve hypoglycemia unawareness? - Answer-
several weeks of avoidance of hypo has been demonstrated to improve
counterregulation and hypoglycemia awareness in many patients, hence why some
people benefit from more relaxed glycemic targets
what are common barriers to pump therapy in children - Answer- physical interferences
of the device, discomfort of the idea of having a device on the body, therapeutic
effectiveness, and financial burden
When should initial combination therapy be considered? - Answer- if A1c is 1.5-2%
above target
how often should albuminuria and GFR be monitored? - Answer- yearly
What percentage of older adults (> age 65) have DM? prediabetes? - Answer- over 25%
have DM
over 50% have pre-DM
What drugs may help treat NAFLD - Answer- pioglitazone
vitamin E
liraglutide
semaglutide
when should you get hep b vax - Answer- < 60 y/o
recommendations for flu vax - Answer- recommended yearly in age 6 months and up
recommendation for tetnus shot - Answer- all adults should have, plus pregnant women
should have an extra dose
what is the mortality rate for pneumonia in DM? - Answer- up to 50%
What meds/classes are contraindicated in pregnancy - Answer- ACE/ARBs,
Spironolactone, statins
What BP drug names are safe in pregnancy - Answer- methyldopa, labetalol, LA
nifedipine, diltiazem, clonidine, prazosin
**chronic use of diuretics during pregnancy may reduce plasma volume & be harmful to
fetus)
BP goal: pt with DM & HTN at lower risk for CVD (ASCVD risk < 15%) - Answer- <
140/90
BP goal: pt with DM and HTN at higher risk for CVD (ASCVD > 15%) - Answer- <
130/80
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