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WorksheetsDiabetes Therapeutics Part 1 Post-Quiz
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)?
1st degree relative with T2DM
Autoimmune thyroid disease
BMI > 20 kg/m²
Multiple sclerosis
Which is/are possible microvascular complications of diabetes mellitus? (Select all that apply)
Stroke
PAD
Autonomic neuropathy
Albuminuria
CAD
An A1c of ≥ (a) is diagnostic of diabetes (when confirmed with a second abnormal test).
A patient takes metformin 2000 mg daily and has an eGFR of 48 mg/dL on their latest CMP. What should be done regarding their metformin dosing?
The dose should be kept the same
The dose should be decreased to 1000 mg daily
The dose should be increased to 2550 mg daily
Metformin should be discontinued
A patient is told to decrease the amount of starchy vegetables in her diet to better control her BG levels. Which of the following is/are considered starchy vegetable(s)?
Corn
Onions
Broccoli
Squash
Potatoes
A patient is told to perform at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise per week. He would like to know what is considered a "vigorous intensity" exercise out of what he generally does:
His water aerobics classes
Taking brisk walks
Hoeing his garden
His ballroom dancing classes
To check SMBG via the fingerstick method, a patient will require a glucometer, (a) , lancets, and a lancet device.
How often is it recommended for a patient with diabetes to have a comprehensive foot exam?
Each office visit
Twice yearly
Yearly
Every 2 years
Which of the following is TRUE regarding insulin?
Insulin lispro is a "short-acting" insulin
Apidra is contraindicated in smokers
Humulin N is available OTC
Basaglar is a mealtime (bolus) insulin
Most insulin pens contain 10 mL each
The term for a localized loss of subcutaneous fat, which can occur in patients using insulin longterm who do not regularly rotate the injection site, is:
Lipoatrophy
Lipohypertrophy
Hypokalemia
Lymphadenopathy
Lipoma
If the post-prandial BG levels after lunch are frequently high, which insulin dose should be increased?
The pre-breakfast bolus dose
The pre-lunch bolus dose
The pre-dinner bolus dose
The QHS basal dose
A patient is about to calculate their insulin-to-carb ratio (ICR). They are taking Humulin R before each meal. They will use:
The Rule of 1500
The Rule of 1800
The Rule of 450
The Rule of 500
