Diabetes Mellitus

Which of the following conditions is a result of damaged beta cells in the pancreas?

• Hypertension

• Hyperlipidemia

• Diabetes mellitus

• Rhabdomyolysis

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

A patient arrives at a clinic and reports excessive hunger, thirst, and urination. A pharmacy technician should recognize that these symptoms indicate which of the following conditions?

• Diabetes mellitus

• Hypertension

• Hypoglycemia

• Rhabdomyolysis

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

Which of the following is a nonpharmacological therapy used to treat diabetes mellitus?

• 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

Which of the following is a pharmacological therapy used to initially treat type 2 diabetes mellitus?

• Metformin (Glucophage)

• Gemfibrozil (Lopid)

• Insulin

• Vitamin B

Which of the following medications is a rapid-acting insulin?

• Glargine (Lantus

• Aspart (NovoLog)

• Detemir (Levemir)

• Ultralente (Novolin U)

A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following is a chronic complication of diabetes mellitus?

• Neuropathy

• Muscle atrophy

• Hypoglycemia

• Ketoacidosis

A patient who has diabetes mellitus reports changes to their vision. A pharmacy technician should recognize that these changes might indicate which of the following complications associated with diabetes mellitus?

• Retinitis

• Ocular hypertension

• Macular degeneration

• Retinopathy

A patient arrives at a pharmacy to pick up their prescription for glyburide (DiaBeta). A pharmacy technician should recognize that which of the following statements 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.