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What is the purpose of the fasting plasma glucose test?
What is the purpose of the fasting plasma glucose test?
- To evaluate kidney function
- To screen for diabetes mellitus and other disorders of glucose metabolism (correct)
- To measure insulin resistance
- To monitor cholesterol levels
How does glucagon affect plasma glucose levels in the fasting state?
How does glucagon affect plasma glucose levels in the fasting state?
- It raises plasma glucose by accelerating glycogenolysis, stimulating gluconeogenesis, and inhibiting glycogen synthesis (correct)
- It has no effect on plasma glucose levels
- It decreases plasma glucose by promoting glycogen synthesis
- It increases insulin secretion
What is the normal range for fasting serum glucose after an 8-12 hour fast?
What is the normal range for fasting serum glucose after an 8-12 hour fast?
- 150-170mg/dl (8.3 – 9.4mmol/L)
- 70-100mg/dl (3.9 – 5.6mmol/L) (correct)
- 110-130mg/dl (6.1 – 7.2mmol/L)
- 50-80mg/dl (2.8 – 4.4mmol/L)
At what fasting blood glucose level is diabetes mellitus considered diagnostic?
At what fasting blood glucose level is diabetes mellitus considered diagnostic?
What do nonfasting blood glucose levels exceeding 200mg/dL (11.1mmol/L) suggest?
What do nonfasting blood glucose levels exceeding 200mg/dL (11.1mmol/L) suggest?
What is the primary purpose of the fasting plasma glucose test?
What is the primary purpose of the fasting plasma glucose test?
What is the role of insulin in regulating blood glucose levels?
What is the role of insulin in regulating blood glucose levels?
What is the normal range for fasting serum glucose after an 8-12 hour fast?
What is the normal range for fasting serum glucose after an 8-12 hour fast?
At what fasting blood glucose level is diabetes mellitus considered diagnostic?
At what fasting blood glucose level is diabetes mellitus considered diagnostic?
How do nonfasting blood glucose levels exceeding 200mg/dL (11.1mmol/L) relate to diabetes?
How do nonfasting blood glucose levels exceeding 200mg/dL (11.1mmol/L) relate to diabetes?
What does the fasting plasma glucose test measure?
What does the fasting plasma glucose test measure?
How does glucagon affect plasma glucose levels in the fasting state?
How does glucagon affect plasma glucose levels in the fasting state?
What is the normal range for fasting serum glucose after an 8-12 hour fast?
What is the normal range for fasting serum glucose after an 8-12 hour fast?
At what fasting blood glucose level is diabetes mellitus considered diagnostic?
At what fasting blood glucose level is diabetes mellitus considered diagnostic?
What do nonfasting blood glucose levels exceeding 200mg/dL (11.1mmol/L) suggest?
What do nonfasting blood glucose levels exceeding 200mg/dL (11.1mmol/L) suggest?
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