Diabetes Education Certification Diabetes Chronic Complications Prevention & Management

Question 1

Which chronic complication of diabetes specifically affects the small blood vessels and is classified as a 'microvascular' complication?

Accepted Answer

Diabetic nephropathy

Answer

Coronary artery disease

Answer

Peripheral artery disease

Answer

Stroke

Question 2

What is the first-line recommended screening test for diabetic kidney disease (nephropathy)?

Accepted Answer

Urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR)

Answer

24-hour urine creatinine

Answer

Serum BUN only

Answer

Kidney biopsy

Question 3

Annual dilated eye exams are recommended for people with type 2 diabetes starting at which point?

Accepted Answer

At the time of diagnosis

Answer

Only after 10 years with diabetes

Answer

After the first hypoglycemic episode

Answer

When HbA1c exceeds 9%

Question 4

Which class of medications has demonstrated both cardiovascular and kidney-protective benefits in people with type 2 diabetes and is now recommended early in therapy?

Accepted Answer

SGLT2 inhibitors

Answer

Sulfonylureas

Answer

Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors

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Meglitinides

Question 5

Peripheral diabetic neuropathy most commonly presents with symptoms in which pattern?

Accepted Answer

Stocking-and-glove distribution starting at the feet

Answer

Proximal weakness in thighs only

Answer

Unilateral facial numbness

Answer

Sudden complete loss of sensation in one limb

Question 6

What is the recommended target blood pressure for most adults with diabetes to reduce the risk of cardiovascular and renal complications?

Accepted Answer

Less than 130/80 mmHg

Answer

Less than 160/100 mmHg

Answer

Less than 140/90 mmHg

Answer

Less than 120/70 mmHg