WorksheetsDIABETES MELLITUS
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
Which of the following is the primary characteristic of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
Insulin resistance
Obesity
Autoimmune destruction of beta cells
Gestational diabetes
Which test is used to monitor long-term blood glucose control in patients with diabetes?
Fasting blood glucose
Oral glucose tolerance test
Hemoglobin A1c
C-peptide
Which of the following is NOT a common complication of diabetes mellitus?
Retinopathy
Nephropathy
Osteoporosis
Neuropathy
What is the primary treatment for Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
Oral hypoglycemic agents
Insulin therapy
Diet and exercise
Weight loss surgery
What is the most common acute complication of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
Hypoglycemia
Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS)
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
Hypercalcemia
Which of the following is a major risk factor for the development of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?
Age over 40
Physical inactivity
Family history of diabetes
All of the above
As per American Diabetes Association , a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus can be done when
HbA1c is less than 6.5%
FBS is more than 126mg/dl
2 hrs glucose level in OGTT is less than 200mg/dl
Random plasma glucose is less than 200mg/dl on 2 occasions
What is the primary mechanism of action of metformin?
timulates pancreatic beta-cell insulin secretion
Decreases hepatic glucose production
Inhibits renal glucose reabsorption
Blocks intestinal carbohydrate absorption
Which vacutainer tube is most suitable for collecting blood for glucose testing?
Lavender-top tube (EDTA)
Green-top tube (Heparin)
Gray-top tube (Sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate)
Light blue-top tube (Sodium citrate)
Which of the following is the correct procedure for collecting a sample for fasting blood glucose testing?
Collect blood after the patient has eaten a light breakfast
Collect blood 2 hours after lunch
Collect blood after the patient has fasted for 8–12 hours
Collect blood immediately after exercise
Which of the following is NOT an action of insulin?
Stimulates glucose uptake by muscle and adipose tissue
Promotes glycogen synthesis in the liver
Increases lipolysis in adipose tissue
Inhibits gluconeogenesis in the liver
Which of the following statements about Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) is TRUE?
AGEs are formed by enzymatic breakdown of glucose
AGEs are beneficial and reduce oxidative stress
AGEs are formed through non-enzymatic glycation of proteins and lipids
AGEs have no role in the development of diabetic complications
Which of the lab results indicate poor glycemic control
PPBS of 180mg/dl
serum cholesterol of 240mg/dl
Glycohemoglobin of 10%
Blood urea level of 35mg/dl
The normal plasma fasting glucose is
40-60mg/dl
70-100mg/dl
120-150mg/dl
60-180mg/dl
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding plasma and capillary blood glucose measurements?
Plasma glucose is always lower than capillary glucose
Capillary glucose is higher than plasma glucose in the fasting state
Plasma glucose and capillary glucose are identical in all conditions
Capillary glucose is usually higher than plasma glucose postprandially
