DIABETES UPDATE
1.
Type 1 diabetes is by far the most common
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
2. • Diabetic patients suffer from skin problems for the following reason(s):
A. They are more prone to developing infections due to impaired immunity.
B. They develop peripheral neuropathies, which allow easy disturbance of skin integrity.
C. They have microvascular disease, which prevents adequate perfusion and compromises the ability to repair.
D. All of the above.
3.
• Wounds and ulcers heal faster and with a lower risk of infection if:
A. Air is allowed to circulate freely around the wound.
B. Wounds are kept covered and moist.
C. Full strength betadine, peroxide, whirlpools and soaking are utilized.
D. Both b and c.
4.
• The most important intervention in the care of the diabetic is:
A. Regular follow-up for vision and dentation.
B. Monitoring and maintaining good blood sugar levels.
C. Monitoring liver function.
D. Monitoring kidney function.
5.
The primary goal in the treatment of foot ulcers is:
A. To remove dead skin and tissue, called "debridement."
B. To manage blood glucose and other health problems.
C. To obtain healing as soon as possible.
D. None of the above.
6. Diabetes mellitus is a disease:
A. Of the endocrine system.
B. Of the pancreas.
C. Of glucose metabolism.
D. All of the above.
7.
Type 1 diabetes usually occurs:
A. At a very early age
B. In very slim people.
C.In adults who are overweight.
D. Both a & b.
8. Complications of diabetes include:
A Heart and blood vessel disease.
B. Blindness.
C. Both a & b.
D. Calcium deficiency.
9. The following drugs work by stimulating the beta cells of the pancreas to release more insulin:
A. Sulfonylureas and meglitinides.
B. Biguanides and thiazolidinediones.
C. Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors.
D. Sulfonylureas and biguanides.
10.
• Regular blood tests to monitor the health of the liver are particularly important when the patient is taking which type of drug?
A. Biguanides.
B. Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors.
C.Thiazolidinediones.
D. Sulfonylureas.
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