Diabetes Blood Sugar Management 4

Question 1

An A1C of 7.5% corresponds to an estimated average glucose (eAG) of approximately:

Accepted Answer

169 mg/dL

Answer

154 mg/dL

Answer

183 mg/dL

Answer

197 mg/dL

Question 2

What is 'insulin stacking' and why is it dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Giving correction doses before the previous dose has fully acted, risking severe hypoglycemia

Answer

Taking two different insulin brands simultaneously, causing allergic reactions

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Mixing long-acting and short-acting insulin in the same syringe incorrectly

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Using an insulin pump with more than one basal rate programmed

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hyperglycemia?

Accepted Answer

Trembling and diaphoresis

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Polyuria (frequent urination)

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Polydipsia (excessive thirst)

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Blurred vision

Question 4

How does stress affect blood glucose levels in people with diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline raise blood glucose

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Stress always lowers glucose by suppressing appetite

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Stress has no reliable effect on glucose

Answer

Stress lowers glucose only in type 1 diabetes

Question 5

A patient on a basal-bolus insulin regimen forgets their lunchtime bolus dose. What is the MOST appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Take a reduced bolus if still within the mealtime window and glucose is elevated

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Take the full missed dose immediately regardless of timing

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Skip the dose entirely and take the next scheduled dose normally

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Double the evening dose to compensate

Question 6

Which laboratory value best reflects average blood glucose control over the past 2–3 months?

Accepted Answer

Glycated hemoglobin (A1C)

Answer

Fasting plasma glucose

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Postprandial glucose at 2 hours

Answer

C-peptide level

Question 7

Which of the following conditions can cause a falsely elevated A1C result?

Accepted Answer

Chronic kidney disease (uremia)

Answer

Iron-deficiency anemia

Answer

Hemolytic anemia

Answer

Pregnancy