OGT Post-Test Care and Clinical Follow-Up

Question 1

After completing a 2-hour OGTT, what should the patient be advised to eat immediately?

Accepted Answer

A balanced meal to restore normal glucose levels

Answer

Only water and clear liquids

Answer

A high-sugar snack to replenish glucose

Answer

Nothing for 2 additional hours

Question 2

Which symptom during the OGTT should prompt the clinician to draw blood immediately and evaluate for hypoglycemia?

Accepted Answer

Diaphoresis, trembling, and confusion

Answer

Mild thirst

Answer

Slight headache

Answer

Nausea after glucose ingestion

Question 3

A patient diagnosed with prediabetes on OGTT should be referred to which type of program as primary intervention?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) or equivalent lifestyle intervention

Answer

Bariatric surgery consultation

Answer

Insulin injection training

Answer

Monthly OGTT monitoring

Question 4

How often should a patient with confirmed prediabetes have their glucose tolerance reassessed?

Accepted Answer

Every 1–2 years

Answer

Every 6 months

Answer

Every 3 years

Answer

Only if symptomatic

Question 5

A newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patient after OGTT should have which laboratory test ordered to assess average glucose over the prior 2–3 months?

Accepted Answer

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)

Answer

Fasting insulin level

Answer

C-peptide

Answer

Urine microalbumin

Question 6

What lifestyle modification has the strongest evidence for reducing the risk of progression from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A minimum of 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity exercise combined with modest weight loss

Answer

Smoking cessation

Answer

Daily aspirin therapy

Answer

High-protein, zero-carb diet