GDM

GDM

Multiple Choice

What fasting plasma glucose level is used as the threshold to diagnose gestational diabetes?

• < 92 mg/ dL

• > 92 mg/dL

• < 126 mg/dL

• 125 mg/dL

Multiple Choice

Fetal hyperinsulinemia in the second half of pregnancy is associated with which of the following?

• Altered fetal growth

• Neonatal hypoglycemia

• Maternal hyperglycemia

• All of the above

What might be said of the pregnancy yielding this 6050g newborn?

• A. Risk for neonatal hyperglycemia

• B. Mother had excellent glycemic control

• C. Mother had an increase risk for shoulder dystocia

• D. All of the above

Multiple Choice

Hyperbelireubenia in the newborns of diabetic mothers are related to which of the following?

• Newborn polycythemia

• Relative fetal hypoxia

• Hyperglycemia-mediated increases in maternal affinity for oxygen & fetal oxygen consumption

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Antenatal complications include the following EXCEPT:

• IUGR

• Cardiomyopathy

• Hyperbilirubinemia

• Macrosomia

Multiple Choice

The Fifth International Working Conference on Gestattional Diabetes recommends fasting blood glucose levels be kept below what value?

• 95 mg/dL

• 140 mg/dL

• 120 mg/dL

• 92 mg/ dL

Multiple Choice

A 32 yo G1P0 had her first prenatal check up. FBS was 126 mg/dL. What is your diagnosis?

• Pre-Diabetes

• DM type 2

• Overt Diabetes

• Gestational Diabetes

Multiple Choice

What is the best nonhormonal contraceptive option for diabetic patients?

• Oral Contraceptive pills

• Progestine only pill

• Copper IUD

• withdrawal method

Multiple Choice

What is the best nonhormonal contraceptive option for diabetic patients?

• Oral Contraceptive pills

• Progestine only pill

• Copper IUD

• withdrawal method