Question 1

Randy is an overweight 22-year-old whose doctor is concerned about his risk of diabetes.The doctor ordered a test that requires Randy to drink a concentrated glucose solution and then have blood drawn two hours later.The test Randy will undergo is the

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A)  glucose meter test.
B)  hemoglobin A1C test.
C)  oral glucose tolerance test.
D)  fasting plasma glucose test.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Uncontrolled diabetes can cause all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  coma.
B)  heart disease.
C)  kidney disease.
D)  pancreatic cancer.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Diabetes kills more Americans each year than heart disease and cancer combined.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

John has not been feeling well.He is constantly tired and feels bloated.His blood pressure is low and at times his vision is blurred.Which two symptoms does John have that are characteristic of diabetes?

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A)  weight gain and blurred vision
B)  low blood pressure and weight gain
C)  fatigue and blurred vision
D)  low blood pressure and fatigueE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

An oral glucose tolerance test result of 150 mg/dL indicates that the individual has diabetes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Research suggests that individuals with prediabetes may avoid progressing to diabetes if they lose what percentage of current body weight?

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A)  as little as 3 to 5 percent
B)  as little as 5 to 7 percent
C)  as little as 7 to 9 percent
D)  as little as 9 to 11 percentE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

The increase in type 2 diabetes in the United States is thought to be primarily due to genetic factors.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Identify the main risks of gestational diabetes to the mother and to the fetus.

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Women with gestational diabetes have an ...

Question 9

Diabetes mellitus is a disease characterized by

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A)  high blood fats.
B)  high blood glucose.
C)  low blood pressure.
D)  high blood proteins.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Nerve damage associated with diabetes can cause numbness and tingling in the

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A)  neck.
B)  hands.
C)  feet.
D)  hands and feet.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

The organ that stores glycogen that has been converted from glucose is the

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A)  spleen.
B)  liver.
C)  kidney.
D)  pancreas.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 12

What is the primary difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?

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Type 1 is a genetic autoimmune disorder ...

Question 13

Since the year 2000,the incidence of type 2 diabetes in children and teens has

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A)  become more prevalent than type 1 diabetes.
B)  decreased by 10 percent.
C)  remained stable.
D)  increased.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

The body organ that secretes the hormone insulin is the

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A)  spleen.
B)  liver.
C)  kidney.
D)  pancreas.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 15

A state in which the body's cells fail to respond to the effects of insulin is

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A)  hyperglycemia.
B)  hypoglycemia.
C)  insulin resistance.
D)  diabetic coma.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following is TRUE with respect to prediabetes?

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A)  The symptoms typically range from mild to moderate.
B)  It is one of the conditions linked to metabolic syndrome.
C)  It is most common in college students.
D)  An estimated 49 million Americans age 20 or older have it.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 17

The recommended diet for individuals at risk of developing diabetes includes all of the following foods EXCEPT

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A)  whole grains.
B)  high-fiber foods.
C)  fatty fish.
D)  red meat.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Kara was tested for diabetes.Her fasting plasma glucose test showed a level of 120 mg/dL.This indicates that

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A)  Kara has diabetes.
B)  Kara has prediabetes.
C)  Kara has normal blood glucose levels.
D)  Kara's test results must be confirmed with an oral glucose tolerance test.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 19

About what percentage of the American population over the age of 20 has symptoms of prediabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)  13 percent
B)  26 percent
C)  37 percent
D)  51 percentE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Which of the following factors contributes to a diabetes-related amputation?

Accepted Answer

A)  pneumonia or flu
B)  low blood pressure
C)  impaired immune response
D)  kidney failureE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Exam 18: Focus On: Minimizing Your Risk for Diabetes

Randy is an overweight 22-year-old whose doctor is concerned about his risk of diabetes.The doctor ordered a test that requires Randy to drink a concentrated glucose solution and then have blood drawn two hours later.The test Randy will undergo is the

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What is the primary difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?

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Which of the following factors contributes to a diabetes-related amputation?

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The organ that stores glycogen that has been converted from glucose is the

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The recommended diet for individuals at risk of developing diabetes includes all of the following foods EXCEPT

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A state in which the body's cells fail to respond to the effects of insulin is

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The increase in type 2 diabetes in the United States is thought to be primarily due to genetic factors.

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Identify the main risks of gestational diabetes to the mother and to the fetus.

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About what percentage of the American population over the age of 20 has symptoms of prediabetes?

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The body organ that secretes the hormone insulin is the

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John has not been feeling well.He is constantly tired and feels bloated.His blood pressure is low and at times his vision is blurred.Which two symptoms does John have that are characteristic of diabetes?

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Uncontrolled diabetes can cause all of the following EXCEPT

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Which of the following is TRUE with respect to prediabetes?

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Research suggests that individuals with prediabetes may avoid progressing to diabetes if they lose what percentage of current body weight?

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Diabetes mellitus is a disease characterized by

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Since the year 2000,the incidence of type 2 diabetes in children and teens has

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An oral glucose tolerance test result of 150 mg/dL indicates that the individual has diabetes.

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Kara was tested for diabetes.Her fasting plasma glucose test showed a level of 120 mg/dL.This indicates that

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Nerve damage associated with diabetes can cause numbness and tingling in the

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Diabetes kills more Americans each year than heart disease and cancer combined.

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