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What is the primary role of insulin in regulating blood sugar levels?
What is the primary role of insulin in regulating blood sugar levels?
Which of the following actions does glucagon perform?
Which of the following actions does glucagon perform?
What is a result of decreased insulin levels in the body?
What is a result of decreased insulin levels in the body?
Which of the following conditions is associated with altered carbohydrate metabolism due to low insulin levels?
Which of the following conditions is associated with altered carbohydrate metabolism due to low insulin levels?
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How does insulin affect amino acids in the body?
How does insulin affect amino acids in the body?
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Which hormone, produced in the Islets of Langerhans, is primarily responsible for lowering blood glucose levels?
Which hormone, produced in the Islets of Langerhans, is primarily responsible for lowering blood glucose levels?
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What is considered a major risk factor for developing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)?
What is considered a major risk factor for developing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)?
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Which of the following conditions is most closely associated with chronic diabetes complications?
Which of the following conditions is most closely associated with chronic diabetes complications?
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What is the recommended target for glycemic control in most adults with diabetes?
What is the recommended target for glycemic control in most adults with diabetes?
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Among the following, which is NOT a function of the pancreas?
Among the following, which is NOT a function of the pancreas?
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What is the primary method of diagnosing diabetes mellitus as per current criteria?
What is the primary method of diagnosing diabetes mellitus as per current criteria?
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Which strategy is vital for lifestyle management in diabetes prevention?
Which strategy is vital for lifestyle management in diabetes prevention?
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What is the defining characteristic of diabetes mellitus?
What is the defining characteristic of diabetes mellitus?
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What is a common sign of someone who has taken too much insulin?
What is a common sign of someone who has taken too much insulin?
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Which symptom is NOT typically associated with Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)?
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What is a key distinguishing feature of Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNS) compared to DKA?
What is a key distinguishing feature of Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNS) compared to DKA?
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Which of the following treatments is NOT typically indicated for Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNS)?
Which of the following treatments is NOT typically indicated for Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNS)?
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Which complication is associated with long-term diabetes, affecting small blood vessels?
Which complication is associated with long-term diabetes, affecting small blood vessels?
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Which age group is most commonly associated with the onset of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
Which age group is most commonly associated with the onset of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
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What is the primary cause of insulin resistance in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?
What is the primary cause of insulin resistance in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?
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Gestational diabetes is typically detected at which point during pregnancy?
Gestational diabetes is typically detected at which point during pregnancy?
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What percentage of patients with diabetes are primarily diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?
What percentage of patients with diabetes are primarily diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?
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What is a common clinical manifestation of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
What is a common clinical manifestation of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
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Which condition could potentially lead to secondary diabetes?
Which condition could potentially lead to secondary diabetes?
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At what fasting plasma glucose level is diabetes indicated?
At what fasting plasma glucose level is diabetes indicated?
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What is the normal range for the hemoglobin A1c test?
What is the normal range for the hemoglobin A1c test?
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What initial action should be taken when managing a patient diagnosed with primary hypothyroidism?
What initial action should be taken when managing a patient diagnosed with primary hypothyroidism?
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Which of the following assessments is essential for a patient with hypothyroidism?
Which of the following assessments is essential for a patient with hypothyroidism?
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What is the typical dosage range for Levothyroxine sodium in treating hypothyroidism?
What is the typical dosage range for Levothyroxine sodium in treating hypothyroidism?
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What nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate for a patient experiencing fatigue and depression due to hypothyroidism?
What nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate for a patient experiencing fatigue and depression due to hypothyroidism?
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How should nursing interventions be organized for a patient with hypothyroidism concerning activity levels?
How should nursing interventions be organized for a patient with hypothyroidism concerning activity levels?
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Which of the following goals would be least appropriate for a nursing care plan for a patient with hypothyroidism?
Which of the following goals would be least appropriate for a nursing care plan for a patient with hypothyroidism?
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What is a possible consequence of over-replacement of thyroid hormone in a patient being treated for hypothyroidism?
What is a possible consequence of over-replacement of thyroid hormone in a patient being treated for hypothyroidism?
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In assessing the thyroid gland, which of the following findings may indicate Hashimoto’s thyroiditis?
In assessing the thyroid gland, which of the following findings may indicate Hashimoto’s thyroiditis?
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