Patho 1 - Exam #4

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Which of the following does NOT usually develop as a complication of diabetes: nephropathy, impotence, peripheral neuropathy?

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osteoporosis

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How do many oral hypoglycemic drugs act?

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to stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin

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Diabetes may cause visual impairment through damage to the lens; this is referred to as

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cataracts

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Why is amputation frequently a necessity in diabetics?

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necrosis and gangrene in the feet and legs

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A type of diabetes that may develop during pregnancy and disappear after delivery is called

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gestational diabetes

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A nurse is assessing a patient newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Which symptom reported by the patient correlates with the diagnosis? Options: excessive thirst, gradual weight gain, overwhelming fatigue, recurrent blurred vision

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excessive thirst

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When distinguishing between person with type 1 diabetes from type 2 diabetes, the nurse is aware that

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person with type 1 diabetes requires insulin

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A patient with diabetes has a serum glucose level of 824 mg/dL and is unresponsive. The nurse suspects diabetes-related ketoacidosis rather than hyperosmolar hyperglycemia syndrome based on the finding of rapid, deep respirations.

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rapid, deep respirations

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Which patient statement demonstrates an understanding of the role of exercise in managing diabetes? Options: "I cannot exercise if I am taking insulin and metformin." , "Exercise increases insulin resistance, so I will need a higher dose of insulin." , "It is better to exercise before a meal if I take medication that causes hypoglycemia." , "My insulin dose may need to be changed if I have low glucose levels after exercising."

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"My insulin dose may need to be changed if I have low glucose levels after exercising."

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a benign tumor? it is unencapsulated and invasive, it consists of undifferentiated cells, it exerts systemic effects, cells appear relatively normal

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cells appear relatively normal