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Which blood glucose concentration indicates renal threshold where glucosuria starts?
Which blood glucose concentration indicates renal threshold where glucosuria starts?
- 240-260 mg/dL
- 160-180 mg/dL (correct)
- 120-140 mg/dL
- 200-220 mg/dL
What is the diagnostic value for fasting blood glucose (FBS/FPG) that indicates diabetes?
What is the diagnostic value for fasting blood glucose (FBS/FPG) that indicates diabetes?
- 170 mg/dL
- 126 mg/dL (correct)
- 150 mg/dL
- 100 mg/dL
Which of the following blood glucose levels would suggest a diabetic coma due to hyperglycemia?
Which of the following blood glucose levels would suggest a diabetic coma due to hyperglycemia?
- >100 mg/dL
- >200 mg/dL
- >300 mg/dL
- >400 mg/dL (correct)
What is the 2-hour Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) value that indicates diabetes?
What is the 2-hour Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) value that indicates diabetes?
Which of the following is included in Whipple's Triad for hypoglycemia diagnosis?
Which of the following is included in Whipple's Triad for hypoglycemia diagnosis?
What is the range for HbA1c (%) that indicates a higher risk of diabetes?
What is the range for HbA1c (%) that indicates a higher risk of diabetes?
What is the most commonly used method for glucose measurement according to the text?
What is the most commonly used method for glucose measurement according to the text?
Which method involves the conversion of yellow ferricyanide to colorless ferrocyanide in glucose measurement?
Which method involves the conversion of yellow ferricyanide to colorless ferrocyanide in glucose measurement?
What is the only chemical method still widely used for glucose measurement as per the text?
What is the only chemical method still widely used for glucose measurement as per the text?
Which compound can lead to false negatives in glucose measurement?
Which compound can lead to false negatives in glucose measurement?
During an emergency case like insulin shock, which glucose measurement method is usually requested?
During an emergency case like insulin shock, which glucose measurement method is usually requested?
Which test provides an average glucose level over the previous 2-4 months according to the text?
Which test provides an average glucose level over the previous 2-4 months according to the text?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for promoting the uptake of glucose by cells?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for promoting the uptake of glucose by cells?
What process involves the breakdown of glycogen into glucose?
What process involves the breakdown of glycogen into glucose?
Which hormone promotes the conversion of noncarbohydrate sources, like amino acids, into glucose?
Which hormone promotes the conversion of noncarbohydrate sources, like amino acids, into glucose?
What is the primary function of glucagon in blood glucose regulation?
What is the primary function of glucagon in blood glucose regulation?
Which process involves the conversion of excess glucose into stored glycogen in the liver?
Which process involves the conversion of excess glucose into stored glycogen in the liver?
What is the primary role of epinephrine in glucose regulation?
What is the primary role of epinephrine in glucose regulation?
