Diabetes Therapeutics Part 1 Post-Flashcard

Front

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)? 1st degree relative with T2DM, Autoimmune thyroid disease, BMI > 20 kg/m², Multiple sclerosis

Back

1st degree relative with T2DM

Front

An A1c of ≥ _____ is diagnostic of diabetes (when confirmed with a second abnormal test).

Back

6.5

Front

A patient takes metformin 2000 mg daily and has an eGFR of 48 mg/dL on their latest CMP. What should be done regarding their metformin dosing?

Back

The dose should be kept the same

Front

What is considered a "vigorous intensity" exercise among the following activities: His water aerobics classes, Taking brisk walks, Hoeing his garden, His ballroom dancing classes?

Back

Hoeing his garden

Front

To check SMBG via the fingerstick method, a patient will require a glucometer, _______, lancets, and a lancet device.

Back

test strips

Front

How often is it recommended for a patient with diabetes to have a comprehensive foot exam?

Back

Yearly

Front

Which of the following is TRUE regarding insulin? Insulin lispro is a "short-acting" insulin, Apidra is contraindicated in smokers, Humulin N is available OTC, Basaglar is a mealtime (bolus) insulin, Most insulin pens contain 10 mL each

Back

Humulin N is available OTC

Front

The term for a localized loss of subcutaneous fat, which can occur in patients using insulin longterm who do not regularly rotate the injection site, is:

Back

Lipoatrophy

Front

If the post-prandial BG levels after lunch are frequently high, which insulin dose should be increased?

Back

The pre-lunch bolus dose

Front

A patient is about to calculate their insulin-to-carb ratio (ICR). They are taking Humulin R before each meal. They will use:

Back

The Rule of 450