WorksheetsDiabetes Mellitus Quiz
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 10mins
What are the main goals of treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM)?
Increase insulin resistance
Prevent complications
Increase glucose production
Decrease breakdown of fat
How does type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) develop?
Excessive insulin secretion by pancreatic beta cells
Inadequate insulin secretion by pancreatic beta cells
Decreased levels of free fatty acids
Decreased breakdown of fat
Which interventions may help prevent or limit the complications of diabetes mellitus (DM)?
HbA1c every 3-6 months
Monthly microalbumin checks
Blood pressure below 140/90 mm Hg
Statin therapy to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol
Yearly dilated eye examinations
Which lipid abnormalities contribute to cardiovascular risk in type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM)?
Elevated levels of large, dense low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol particles
High levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol
Elevated levels of triglyceride-rich remnant lipoproteins
Low levels of small, dense low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol particles
How does obesity affect the risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM)?
It decreases the risk due to increased physical activity.
It has no effect on the risk of developing diabetes.
It increases the risk due to excessive caloric intake and insufficient physical activity.
It only affects the risk in individuals with no genetic susceptibility.
What symptoms suggest diabetes mellitus ?
Cold skin
Polyuria
Polydipsia
Polyphagia
Excessive urine
Excessive thirst
Excessive hunger
Fatigue, weak
Blurry vision
Dry skin
Weight loss
What determines Pre-diabetes or borderline diabetes?
A1C of 5.7-6.4%
FPG of <100
Oral glucose tolerance test of <140
Neuropathy
What is the body's response to excessive thirst in diabetes mellitus (DM)?
Trying to get rid of sugar
Trying to dilute sugar
Trying to store sugar
Trying to produce more sugar
Which symptom of diabetes mellitus (DM) involves excessive hunger?
Polydipsia
Polyphagia
Polyuria
Neuropathy
What is a common symptom of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) related to nerve damage?
Weight loss
Blurry vision
Tingling, pain, or numbness in hands/feet
Dry skin
What is the random blood glucose (RBG) level considered diagnostic for diabetes?
100 or greater
126 or higher
140 or greater
200 or greater
What fasting plasma glucose (FPG) level is considered diagnostic for diabetes?
100 or higher
126 or higher
140 or higher
200 or higher
What is the A1C level considered diagnostic for diabetes?
5.7% or greater
6.0% or greater
6.5% or greater
7.0% or greater
What is the fasting plasma glucose (FPG) level range for pre-diabetes or borderline diabetes?
70-99
100-125
126-140
140-199
What is the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) level range for pre-diabetes or borderline diabetes?
100-125
126-140
140-199
200-250
What is a key factor in the development of Type 2 diabetes?
Viral infections
Autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing cells
Physical inactivity and obesity
Genetic mutations
What role does insulin play in the body?
It increases blood sugar levels
It decreases blood sugar levels by allowing sugar to enter cells
It breaks down fat for energy
It stimulates appetite
Which type of diabetes is more common?
Type 1 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
Both are equally common
It depends on the geographic location
