Diabetes Mellitus University Level Assessment PDF

Diabetes Mellitus: University Level Assessment 1. What characterizes Diabetes Mellitus? a. Hypoglycemia due to excess insulin b. Hyperglycemia due to lack of insulin or insulin resistance c. Increased cellular sensitivity to insulin d. Decreased glucose production by the liver 2. Which of the...

Diabetes Mellitus: University Level Assessment 1. What characterizes Diabetes Mellitus? a. Hypoglycemia due to excess insulin b. Hyperglycemia due to lack of insulin or insulin resistance c. Increased cellular sensitivity to insulin d. Decreased glucose production by the liver 2. Which of the following is NOT a classical manifestation of diabetes? a. Polyuria b. Polydipsia c. Polyphagia d. Polyhydramnios 3. What is the main characteristic of Type I Diabetes? a. Insulin resistance b. Destruction of pancreatic beta cells c. Gestational onset d. Obesity 4. Which type of diabetes is most commonly associated with older age and obesity? a. Type I b. Type II c. Gestational diabetes d. Juvenile diabetes 5. What is a defining feature of gestational diabetes? a. It occurs only in men b. It appears during pregnancy and usually disappears after childbirth c. It is a permanent condition d. It is characterized by hypoglycemia 6. What fasting plasma glucose level is indicative of diabetes? a. ≤99 mg/dL b. 100-125 mg/dL c. ≥126 mg/dL d. 140-199 mg/dL 7. Which of the following A1C levels indicates diabetes? a. ≤5.4% b. 5.5-6.4% c. ≥6.5% d. 4.5-5.4% 8. What is the recommended carbohydrate intake for good diabetes management? a. 10-15% of energy b. 15-20% of energy c. 50-55% of energy d. 30-35% of energy 9. Which of the following is a short-term complication of diabetes? a. Retinopathy b. Diabetic ketoacidosis c. Nephropathy d. Neuropathy 10. Which condition is associated with severe hypoglycemia? a. Polyphagia b. Hyperosmolar non-ketotic coma c. Seizures d. Increased urination 11. What type of medication is Metformin? a. Sulfonylurea b. Biguanide c. Insulin d. Beta-blocker 12. For what type of diabetes are sulfonylureas primarily used? a. Type I diabetics b. Obese Type 2 diabetics c. Non-obese Type 2 diabetics d. Gestational diabetics 13. What is a common long-term complication of diabetes affecting the cardiovascular system? a. Hypoglycemia b. Retinopathy c. Congestive heart failure d. Neuropathy 14. What does regular exercise do for diabetes management? a. Increases blood sugar levels b. Decreases blood sugar levels c. Has no effect on blood sugar levels d. Increases insulin resistance 15. Which of the following typically occurs in Type I Diabetes? a. Insulin resistance b. Obesity c. Destruction of pancreatic beta cells d. Gestational onset 16. What is the glucose level range for impaired glucose tolerance during an oral glucose tolerance test? a. ≤139 mg/dL b. 140-199 mg/dL c. ≥200 mg/dL d. 100-125 mg/dL 17. How is gestational diabetes diagnosed? a. Fasting glucose level of 70 mg/dL b. A1C level of 5.0% c. Onset of diabetes symptoms during pregnancy d. Polyuria and polydipsia during pregnancy 18. Which of the following increases the risk of diabetes-related foot ulcers? a. High protein intake b. Increased exercise c. Peripheral vascular disease d. Low carbohydrate diet 19. What is the role of biguanides in diabetes treatment? a. Increase insulin production b. Decrease glucose production by the liver c. Stimulate pancreatic beta cells d. Increase carbohydrate absorption 20. Which of the following is a microvascular complication of diabetes? a. Stroke b. Myocardial infarction c. Retinopathy d. Hypertension Answer Key (Always review AI generated answers for accuracy - Math is more likely to be inaccurate) b d b b b c c c b c b c c b c b c c b c