Complications Of Diabetes Mellitus

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Complications Of Diabetes Mellitus - Quiz

The completion of this Quiz is a required post-class exercise for H361 ALTERATIONS IN HEALTH II. Date of class: 4/15/2015.

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1.

Write a short paragraph about angiopathy with regards to it being a complication of Diabetes
2.

Signs and Symptoms of hypoglycemia or low blood sugar include all but the following
- A.
  
  Fruity Breath
- B.
  
  Weakness
- C.
  
  Loss of consciousness
- D.
  
  Sweating
- E.
  
  Hunger
3.

Signs and Symptoms of hyperglycemia or high blood sugar include all but the following
- A.
  
  Blood Sugar of 120
- B.
  
  Frequent urination
- C.
  
  Thirst
- D.
  
  Hunger
- E.
  
  Vomiting
4.

Diabetic Ketoacidosis is also referred to as diabetic acidosis and diabetic coma
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

Hypoglycemia causes an increase in urine and abdominal cramps
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

Rapid, deep respirations associated with dyspnea is called______________ and it can be a manifestation of Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
7.

When an individual is hospitalized with Diabetic Ketoacidosis or Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome what electrolyte should be closely monitored?
- A.
  
  Sodium
- B.
  
  Potassium
- C.
  
  Bicarbonate
- D.
  
  Chloride
8.

What risk factor can not be decreased to protect against Macrovascular complications?
- A.
  
  Obesity
- B.
  
  High fat intake
- C.
  
  Genetic Makeup
- D.
  
  Smoking
- E.
  
  Hypertension
9.

Angiopathy is one of the leading causes of diabetes-related deaths
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

Diabetic Nephropathy is nerve damage that can occur with Diabetes Mellitus.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

Long-term complications of Diabetes Mellitus involve prevention, detection and monitoring of the following? Note: More than one answer may be correct
- A.
  
  Retinopathy,
- B.
  
  Cardiovascular disease
- C.
  
  Neuropathology,
- D.
  
  Nephropathy,
12.

Patients with diabetes often have depression and high rates of psychiatric disorders.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

Patients with diabetes are at high risk for the all of the following except:
- A.
  
  Infections
- B.
  
  Skin problems
- C.
  
  Amputations
- D.
  
  Foot ulcerations
- E.
  
  Hair loss
- F.
  
  Mental illness
14.

Which of the following will probably NOT cause a diabetic emergency in a patient with a history of diabetes controlled by medication?
- A.
  
  Eating a regularly scheduled meal
- B.
  
  Unusual exercise or fatigue
- C.
  
  Overeating
- D.
  
  Infection
15.

Certain Racial and ethnic groups are at risk of becoming a diabetic.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False