Diabetes Management Quiz

Diabetes Management

• Glucagon increases blood sugar levels.
• Long-term complications of diabetes can affect the heart and kidneys.
• Gestational diabetes occurs only during pregnancy.
• Regular physical activity is crucial for preventing or managing type 2 diabetes.
• Insulin therapy in diabetes management aims to lower blood sugar levels.
• Retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes affecting the eyes.

Asthma

• (Note: Questions 17-41 are not provided, so no notes can be generated for asthma)

Heart Health

• A myocardial infarction is a death of heart tissue due to a lack of blood supply.
• Atherosclerosis (narrowing of arteries) is the most common cause of myocardial infarction.
• Chest pain or discomfort is often referred to as the "classic" symptom of a heart attack.
• Blood clots block blood flow to the heart muscle, which can lead to myocardial infarction.
• Creatine kinase (CK) is an enzyme often measured in blood tests to diagnose myocardial infarction.

Hypertension

• Hypertension is often referred to as the "silent killer".
• Smoking is a significant contributor to the development of hypertension.
• The kidneys are primarily affected by hypertension.
• A blood pressure reading of 140/90 mmHg falls within the hypertensive range.
• The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) helps maintain salt and water balance in the body.
• Prehypertension is a term for high blood pressure that is consistently elevated but not yet in the hypertensive range.
• Hypertension damages blood vessels and increases the risk of heart disease.
• Antihypertensive medications aim to lower blood pressure.
• Kidney disease is often associated with secondary hypertension.
• Stress triggers the release of stress hormones, raising blood pressure.
• Omega-3 fatty acids are recommended to help lower blood pressure.

Hypertensive Crisis and Hypotension

• Hypertensive crisis is a term for a hypertensive emergency that requires immediate medical attention due to severe symptoms and potential organ damage.
• A headache is a common symptom of hypertensive crisis.
• Potassium helps lower blood pressure.
• Excess alcohol consumption increases blood pressure.
• Regular blood pressure monitoring is essential for individuals with hypertension to allow for early detection of changes and adjustment of treatment.
• Hypotension is low blood pressure, with a systolic blood pressure reading below 90 mmHg.
• Dizziness or lightheadedness is a common symptom of hypotension.
• Dehydration can cause hypotension.
• Orthostatic hypotension is a sudden drop in blood pressure upon standing up, and is more common in older adults.
• The purpose of blood pressure regulation mechanisms in the body is to maintain blood pressure within a normal range.