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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Somogyi effect?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Somogyi effect?
- Hyperglycemia in the morning (7-8 am)
- Hypoglycemia between 2-4am
- Increased bedtime insulin dosage (correct)
- Decreased bedtime insulin dosage or giving a bedtime snack
What is the recommended approach to managing the Dawn phenomenon?
What is the recommended approach to managing the Dawn phenomenon?
- Increase the bedtime dose of insulin (correct)
- Avoid eating breakfast
- Decrease the bedtime dose of insulin
- Administer a glucagon injection before bed
What is the primary cause of Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS)?
What is the primary cause of Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS)?
- Insulin excess
- Dehydration alone
- Excessive glucagon secretion
- Insulin deficiency (correct)
Which of the following is the correct approach to rotating insulin injection sites?
Which of the following is the correct approach to rotating insulin injection sites?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic symptom of hypoglycemia?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic symptom of hypoglycemia?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic symptom of hyperglycemia?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic symptom of hyperglycemia?
Which of the following is the most appropriate injection site for long-acting insulin?
Which of the following is the most appropriate injection site for long-acting insulin?
Which of the following statements about insulin detemir is true?
Which of the following statements about insulin detemir is true?
A patient experiencing severe dizziness, confusion, and tremors is most likely exhibiting signs of:
A patient experiencing severe dizziness, confusion, and tremors is most likely exhibiting signs of:
Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of hyperglycemia and diabetic ketoacidosis?
Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of hyperglycemia and diabetic ketoacidosis?
Which of the following insulin preparations combines a rapid-acting and an intermediate-acting insulin?
Which of the following insulin preparations combines a rapid-acting and an intermediate-acting insulin?
At what time of day is a patient most likely to experience hypoglycemia if taking long-acting insulin?
At what time of day is a patient most likely to experience hypoglycemia if taking long-acting insulin?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended injection site for insulin?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended injection site for insulin?
Which type of insulin has the fastest onset of action?
Which type of insulin has the fastest onset of action?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar)?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar)?
Which of the following is a potential symptom of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)?
Which of the following is a potential symptom of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)?
What is the recommended target range for fasting blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes?
What is the recommended target range for fasting blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes?
What is the recommended target for Hemoglobin A1c levels in patients with diabetes?
What is the recommended target for Hemoglobin A1c levels in patients with diabetes?
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