Fit4d "Stump The Cde" Challenge
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- 1.
What does the plate method eating plan consist of:
- A.
1/2 plate carbs, 1/4 plate non-starchy vegetables, 1/4 plate lean protein
- B.
1/2 plate carbs, 1/4 plate healthy fat, 1/4 plate lean protein
- C.
1/4 plate carbs, 1/4 plate lean protein, 1/2 plate non-starchy vegetables
- D.
1/4 plate lean protein, 1/4 plate healthy fat, 1/2 plate carbs
Correct Answer
C. 1/4 plate carbs, 1/4 plate lean protein, 1/2 plate non-starchy vegetables -
- 2.
Under Medicare guidelines, which of the following statements is most accurate?
- A.
Patients with type 2 diabetes are covered for 100 strips every 3 months
- B.
Patients with diabetes can re‐take the group classes every calendar year with approval from their referring MD
- C.
Medicare Part A will cover the costs of Diabetes Self-Management Program
- D.
Under Medicare, only group classes are reimbursed
Correct Answer
B. Patients with diabetes can re‐take the group classes every calendar year with approval from their referring MD -
- 3.
Which explanation best describes how steroid use most affects blood glucose?
- A.
Steroid use induces insulin resistance and affects glucose metabolism, which is manifested especially in post-prandial glucose levels
- B.
Steroid use decreases the rate of insulin metabolism and therefore increases the risk for hypoglycemia
- C.
Steroid use increases insulin resistance and is specifically manifested in fasting glucose levels
- D.
Steroids suppress the immune system and deactivate a portion of both endogenous and exogenous insulin. Therefore, blood glucose typically rises with steroid use
Correct Answer
A. Steroid use induces insulin resistance and affects glucose metabolism, which is manifested especially in post-prandial glucose levels -
- 4.
Which of the followings statements is NOT correct related to the use of Glucagon in diabetes management?
- A.
Glucagon is a hormone secreted by the pancreas, which triggers the liver to release glucose stores into the bloodstream
- B.
Glucagon is normally administered to an individual with diabetes when they are unconscious in response to hypoglycemia
- C.
Individuals with depleted glycogen stores will always respond to a Glucagon injection
- D.
Glucagon may be administered through an intravenous, intramuscular or subcutaneous injection
Correct Answer
C. Individuals with depleted glycogen stores will always respond to a Glucagon injection -
- 5.
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- A.
Yes
- B.
No
- C.
Maybe
Correct Answer
A. Yes -
- 6.
After a run, which of the following nutrition recommendations are appropriate for a diabetic?
- A.
Intake of carbohydrate for blood sugar stabilization
- B.
Consumption of 15-25 g protein to repair tissue
- C.
Intake of dietary fat to prevent hypoglycemia
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 7.
Which of the following is true regarding A1c and ESRD?
- A.
There are some limitations in using A1c as a standard measure of glycemic control in patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD)
- B.
Instead of using A1c in patients with ESRD, Glycated Albumin should be ordered to assess for glycemic control
- C.
A1c can be increased with the use of erythropoiesisstimulating agents
- D.
The accuracy of high performance liquid chromatography in patients with high BUN and Cr is compromised, making the A1c assay inaccurate
Correct Answer
A. There are some limitations in using A1c as a standard measure of glycemic control in patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) -
- 8.
Which of the following diabetes drugs acts by decreasing the amount of glucose produced by the liver?
- A.
Sulfonylureas
- B.
Meglitinides
- C.
Biguanides
- D.
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
Correct Answer
C. Biguanides -
- 9.
Would a woman using a rapid-acting insulin analog be required to switch to different type of insulin after becoming pregnant?
- A.
No, adequate studies have confirmed the safety of rapid-acting insulin during pregnancy
- B.
Yes, a change to short-acting insulin would be required because it has been used without associated problems for years
- C.
Yes, a change to short-acting and intermediate-acting insulin would be required
- D.
No, but the woman would be required to take short-acting insulin with it
Correct Answer
A. No, adequate studies have confirmed the safety of rapid-acting insulin during pregnancy -
- 10.
According to the ADA, how often should people with type 2 diabetes have a screen for the presence of microalbuminuria?
- A.
Every 3 month
- B.
Every 6 months
- C.
Once a year
- D.
Every 5 years
Correct Answer
C. Once a year -
- 11.
According to the American Diabetes Association what type of exercise is recommended for patients with a diabetes complication of Retinopathy?
- A.
Weight lifting 3 times per week
- B.
Running
- C.
Moderate exercise such as walking or water exercises
- D.
High intensity spin/cycling class
Correct Answer
C. Moderate exercise such as walking or water exercises -
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