WorksheetsDiabetes Mellitus
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
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.
