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Which of the following is a cause of Type 1 diabetes?
Which of the following is a cause of Type 1 diabetes?
- Increased hepatic glucose production
- Impaired insulin secretion
- Decreased glucose uptake
- Autoimmune destruction of beta cells (correct)
Which of the following is a cause of Type 2 diabetes?
Which of the following is a cause of Type 2 diabetes?
- Autoimmune destruction of beta cells
- Insulin resistance (correct)
- Increased hepatic glucose production
- Impaired insulin secretion
Which of the following is a risk factor for diabetes?
Which of the following is a risk factor for diabetes?
- Insulin resistance
- Weight loss
- Puberty
- High fat diet (correct)
Which of the following is a recommended screening recommendation for diabetes?
Which of the following is a recommended screening recommendation for diabetes?
Which of the following is a co-morbidity associated with diabetes?
Which of the following is a co-morbidity associated with diabetes?
Which of the following is a clinical presentation of diabetes?
Which of the following is a clinical presentation of diabetes?
Which of the following is a symptom commonly associated with Type 1 diabetes?
Which of the following is a symptom commonly associated with Type 1 diabetes?
Which of the following diagnostic criteria is used for the diagnosis of diabetes?
Which of the following diagnostic criteria is used for the diagnosis of diabetes?
What is the definition of pre-diabetes?
What is the definition of pre-diabetes?
Which of the following is a recommended exercise guideline for patients with Type 2 diabetes?
Which of the following is a recommended exercise guideline for patients with Type 2 diabetes?
What is the recommended frequency of resistance exercises for patients with diabetes?
What is the recommended frequency of resistance exercises for patients with diabetes?
In which of the following situations is inpatient care for diabetes appropriate?
In which of the following situations is inpatient care for diabetes appropriate?
Which fasting glucose level is considered diagnostic for gestational diabetes?
Which fasting glucose level is considered diagnostic for gestational diabetes?
What is the greatest risk factor for developing diabetic retinopathy?
What is the greatest risk factor for developing diabetic retinopathy?
What is the earliest indication of renal damage from diabetes?
What is the earliest indication of renal damage from diabetes?
What is the most common type of diabetic neuropathy?
What is the most common type of diabetic neuropathy?
Which system is most commonly affected by autonomic neuropathy in diabetes?
Which system is most commonly affected by autonomic neuropathy in diabetes?
What is the leading cause of death and disability in diabetics?
What is the leading cause of death and disability in diabetics?
What is the recommended target blood pressure for diabetic patients?
What is the recommended target blood pressure for diabetic patients?
What is the most common cause of nontraumatic amputation in diabetes?
What is the most common cause of nontraumatic amputation in diabetes?
Which of the following is the most common type of heart failure?
Which of the following is the most common type of heart failure?
What is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States?
What is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States?
Which of the following is NOT a compensatory mechanism in heart failure?
Which of the following is NOT a compensatory mechanism in heart failure?
What is the incidence of heart failure in the United States?
What is the incidence of heart failure in the United States?
Which of the following is a common cause of heart failure?
Which of the following is a common cause of heart failure?
Which of the following is NOT an alteration in the failing heart?
Which of the following is NOT an alteration in the failing heart?
Which population has a higher incidence of heart failure due to higher incidence of hypertension?
Which population has a higher incidence of heart failure due to higher incidence of hypertension?
Which type of heart failure is characterized by preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF)?
Which type of heart failure is characterized by preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF)?
Which condition is NOT commonly associated with heart failure?
Which condition is NOT commonly associated with heart failure?
Which of the following is the most effective tool for assessing heart failure?
Which of the following is the most effective tool for assessing heart failure?
Which hormone is elevated by ACE inhibitors and contributes to their vasodilatory effects?
Which hormone is elevated by ACE inhibitors and contributes to their vasodilatory effects?
Which medication category is recommended for all patients with heart failure and reduced LVEF?
Which medication category is recommended for all patients with heart failure and reduced LVEF?
Which diagnostic test is used to assess the size of the heart and detect alveolar edema in heart failure patients?
Which diagnostic test is used to assess the size of the heart and detect alveolar edema in heart failure patients?
Which type of heart failure is characterized by both systolic and diastolic dysfunction?
Which type of heart failure is characterized by both systolic and diastolic dysfunction?
Which hormone is released by the ventricles in response to elevated end diastolic pressure and volume?
Which hormone is released by the ventricles in response to elevated end diastolic pressure and volume?
