OGT Patient Preparation and Pre-Test Requirements

Question 1

How many hours must a patient fast before a standard oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)?

Accepted Answer

10–12 hours

Answer

4 hours

Answer

8 hours

Answer

24 hours

Question 2

Which of the following should a patient AVOID for at least 3 days before an OGTT?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrate restriction

Answer

Drinking water

Answer

Light walking

Answer

Taking a multivitamin

Question 3

What should a patient do regarding physical activity on the day of the OGTT?

Accepted Answer

Avoid strenuous exercise

Answer

Exercise vigorously to lower baseline glucose

Answer

Run at least 30 minutes before the test

Answer

Engage in moderate aerobic activity

Question 4

Which instruction is correct regarding smoking before an OGTT?

Accepted Answer

Patients should refrain from smoking during the test period

Answer

Smoking is permitted up to 1 hour before the test

Answer

Smoking has no effect on the test

Answer

Smoking lowers blood glucose and is encouraged

Question 5

What is the recommended posture for a patient during the OGTT procedure?

Accepted Answer

Sit quietly and avoid strenuous activity

Answer

Lie flat throughout

Answer

Stand and walk between draws

Answer

Exercise lightly between blood draws

Question 6

Which medication class is most commonly asked to be temporarily discontinued before an OGTT if medically safe?

Accepted Answer

Oral contraceptives

Answer

Beta-blockers

Answer

Antibiotics

Answer

Antihistamines