Module 15

Question 1

Which class of drug has been shown to prevent the development of nephropathy?
 A. Thiazide diuretics
 B. Statins
 C. ACE inhibitors
 D. Glucagon

Answer 1

C. ACE inhibitors

Question 2

Which of the following represents the ideal range for pre-meal plasma glucose levels?
 A. <7%
 B. 4.0 - 7.0 mmol/L
 C. < 11.1 mmol/L
 D. 1.0 - 3.0 mmol/L

Answer 2

B. 4.0 - 7.0 mmol/L

Question 3

Which of the following is useful in the treatment of postprandial rises in blood glucose?
 A. NPH insulin
 B. Insulin determir
 C. Insulin glulisine
 D. Insulin glargine

Answer 3

C. Insulin glulisine

Question 4

Which of the following oral antidiabetic drugs has a beneficial effect on the blood lipid profile in addition to lowering blood glucose?
 A. Glitazones
 B. Gliptins
 C. Incretin mimetics
 D. Biguanides

Answer 4

A. Glitazones

Question 5

You encounter a diabetic patient in the park who is unconscious in a coma. What is the best way to treat this patient?
A. Start an IV glucose treatment
B. Give a subcutaneous injection of glucagon
C. Give a subcutaneous injection of insulin
D. Pour orange juice down their throat to provide oral glucose

Answer 5

B. Give a subcutaneous injection of glucagon

Question 6

Amy has gestational diabetes that is not detected by her physician until late in her pregnancy. Which of the following is likely to occur after Amy gives birth?
A. Amy will require insulin for up to 1 year following the birth of her child.
B. Her baby will require low dose insulin injections following birth.
C. She will have a low birth weight baby.
D. Her baby will have hypoglycemia shortly after birth.

Answer 6

D. Her baby will have hypoglycemia shortly after birth.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true regarding GLP-1?
 A. It suppresses insulin release
 B. It is an inhibitor of DPP-4
 C. It is an incretin mimetic
 D. It suppresses glucagon release

Answer 7

D. It suppresses glucagon release

Question 8

Which of the following is a metabolic action of insulin?
A. Hepatic gluconeogenesis
B. Breakdown of triglycerides into free fatty acids
C. Protein synthesis
D. Glycogenolysis

Answer 8

C. Protein synthesis

Question 9

Which of the following drugs is most likely to cause pancreatic burnout?
 A. Sulfonylureas
 B. Glitazones
 C. Meglitinides
 D. Biguanides

Answer 9

A. Sulfonylureas

Question 10

Which of the following is a symptom of untreated diabetes?
 A. Weight gain
 B. Urinary retention
 C. Increased thirst
 D. Appetite suppression