QMA Insulin Understanding Diabetes and Insulin 3

Question 1

Which symptom is most commonly associated with hyperglycemia?

Accepted Answer

Increased urination and thirst

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Shakiness and tremors

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Sudden confusion and sweating

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Rapid heart rate and pallor

Question 2

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) occurs most commonly in which type of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Type 1 diabetes

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Type 2 diabetes

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Gestational diabetes

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Steroid-induced diabetes

Question 3

Which finding would indicate a resident is experiencing hypoglycemia?

Accepted Answer

Diaphoresis and confusion

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Blood glucose of 250 mg/dL

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Fruity-smelling breath

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Increased appetite with weight loss

Question 4

The 'rule of 15' for treating mild hypoglycemia recommends which action?

Accepted Answer

Give 15 grams of fast-acting carbs and recheck blood sugar in 15 minutes

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Give 15 units of insulin and recheck in 15 minutes

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Give 15 mL of juice every 15 seconds until symptoms resolve

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Wait 15 minutes before any intervention

Question 5

What is the primary danger of uncontrolled hyperglycemia over time?

Accepted Answer

Damage to blood vessels and nerves leading to complications

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Immediate cardiac arrest

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Rapid weight gain and obesity

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Destruction of red blood cells

Question 6

A resident with diabetes reports numbness and tingling in their feet. This is most consistent with which complication?

Accepted Answer

Diabetic neuropathy

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Diabetic retinopathy

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Diabetic nephropathy

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Diabetic cardiomyopathy

Question 7

Which blood glucose range is generally considered the target for most diabetic residents before meals?

Accepted Answer

80-130 mg/dL

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40-70 mg/dL

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150-200 mg/dL

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200-250 mg/dL