1. The HbA1c blood test is a good measure of overall glucose control because a. it reflects the…

1. The HbA1c blood test is a good measure of overall glucose control because a. it reflects the level of glucose after a meal. b. fasting for 8 hours before the test ensures accuracy. c. it reflects a 3-month average glucose level in the body. d. the test can be affected by the glucose challenge. 2. A patient with hyperglycemia will present with a. polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia. b. polycythemia, polyuria, and polyphagia. c. polyadenitis, polyuria, and polydipsia. d. polydipsia, polycythemia, and polyarteritis. 3. The long-term alterations in fat, carbohydrate, and protein
1. The HbA1c blood test is a good measure of overall glucose control because a. it reflects the level of glucose after a meal. b. fasting for 8 hours before the test ensures accuracy. c. it reflects a 3-month average glucose level in the body. d. the test can be affected by the glucose challenge. 2. A patient with hyperglycemia will present with a. polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia. b. polycythemia, polyuria, and polyphagia. c. polyadenitis, polyuria, and polydipsia. d. polydipsia, polycythemia, and polyarteritis. 3. The long-term alterations in fat, carbohydrate, and protein metabolism associated with diabetes mellitus result in a. obesity. b. thickening of the capillary basement membrane. c. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. d. lactose intolerance. 4. Insulin is available in several forms or suspensions, which differ in their a. effect on the pancreas. b. onset and duration of action. c. means of administration. d. tendency to cause adverse effects. 5. A patient on a fixed income would benefit from a second-generation sulfonylurea to control blood glucose levels. The drug of choice for this patient is a. glipizide. b. glyburide. c. tolbutamide. d. glimepiride. 6. Miglitol differs from the sulfonylureas in that it a. greatly stimulates pancreatic insulin release. b. greatly increases the sensitivity of insulin receptor sites. c. delays the absorption of glucose, leading to lower glucose levels. d. cannot be used in combination with other antidiabetic agents.  7. Teaching subjects for the patient with diabetes should include a. diet and exercise changes that are needed. b. the importance of avoiding exercise and eating one meal a day. c. protection from exposure to any infection and avoiding tiring activities. d. avoiding pregnancy and taking hygiene measures.