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Chapter 45. Diabetes Mellitus

Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice 3rd Edition by Virginia Poole Arcangelo, Andrew M. Peterson

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Chapter 45. Diabetes Mellitus

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. 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

 

 

ANS:  A                    PTS:   1

 

  1. 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

 

 

ANS:  B                    PTS:   1

 

  1. 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

 

 

ANS:  D                    PTS:   1

 

  1. 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 occasions

 

 

ANS:  B                    PTS:   1

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