Diabetes Mellitus

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Which of the following conditions is a result of damaged beta cells in the pancreas? Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Rhabdomyolysis

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Diabetes mellitus

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A pharmacy technician should recognize that which of the following types of diabetes is caused by insulin resistance?
Type 1 diabetes mellitus, Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Gestational diabetes, Diabetes insipidus

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Type 2 diabetes mellitus

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A patient arrives at a clinic and reports excessive hunger, thirst, and urination. These symptoms indicate which condition?

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Diabetes mellitus

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A pharmacy technician should recognize that which of the following is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes mellitus?
- BMI of 22
- History of gestational diabetes
- Blood pressure 135/85 mm Hg
- Having an uncle who has diabetes

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History of gestational diabetes

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Which of the following is a nonpharmacological therapy used to treat diabetes mellitus?
Options:
Reduce cholesterol intake to less than 200 mg per day,
Reduce sodium intake to less than 1 g per day,
Reduce soluble fiber intake to less than 10 g per day,
Reduce unsaturated fat intake to less than 10% of calories per day

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Reduce cholesterol intake to less than 200 mg per day

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Which of the following is a pharmacological therapy used to initially treat type 2 diabetes mellitus? Metformin (Glucophage), Gemfibrozil (Lopid), Insulin, Vitamin B

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Metformin (Glucophage)

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Which of the following medications is a rapid-acting insulin? Glargine (Lantus), Aspart (NovoLog), Detemir (Levemir), Ultralente (Novolin U)

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Aspart (NovoLog)

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A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following is a chronic complication of diabetes mellitus? Neuropathy, Muscle atrophy, Hypoglycemia, Ketoacidosis

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Neuropathy

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A patient who has diabetes mellitus reports changes to their vision. These changes might indicate which complication associated with diabetes mellitus? Options: Retinitis, Ocular hypertension, Macular degeneration, Retinopathy

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Retinopathy

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A patient arrives at a pharmacy to pick up their prescription for glyburide (DiaBeta). Which statement is true regarding this medication? The medication increases sensitivity to insulin in the liver, The medication inhibits the enzyme that breaks down sucrose, The medication stimulates the beta cells to produce more insulin, The medication inhibits the enzyme that breaks down incretins.

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The medication stimulates the beta cells to produce more insulin.