Fit4d "Stump The Cde" Challenge

1. According to the American Diabetes Association what type of exercise is recommended for patients with a diabetes complication of Retinopathy?

Weight lifting 3 times per week

Running

Moderate exercise such as walking or water exercises

High intensity spin/cycling class

2. What does the plate method eating plan consist of:

1/2 plate carbs, 1/4 plate non-starchy vegetables, 1/4 plate lean protein

1/2 plate carbs, 1/4 plate healthy fat, 1/4 plate lean protein

1/4 plate carbs, 1/4 plate lean protein, 1/2 plate non-starchy vegetables

1/4 plate lean protein, 1/4 plate healthy fat, 1/2 plate carbs

3. According to the ADA, how often should people with type 2 diabetes have a screen for the presence of microalbuminuria?

Every 3 month

Every 6 months

Once a year

Every 5 years

4. Which of the following diabetes drugs acts by decreasing the amount of glucose produced by the liver?

Sulfonylureas

Meglitinides

Biguanides

Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors

5. Would a woman using a rapid-acting insulin analog be required to switch to different type of insulin after becoming pregnant?

No, adequate studies have confirmed the safety of rapid-acting insulin during pregnancy

Yes, a change to short-acting insulin would be required because it has been used without associated problems for years

Yes, a change to short-acting and intermediate-acting insulin would be required

No, but the woman would be required to take short-acting insulin with it

6. Which of the followings statements is NOT correct related to the use of Glucagon in diabetes management?

Glucagon is a hormone secreted by the pancreas, which triggers the liver to release glucose stores into the bloodstream

Glucagon is normally administered to an individual with diabetes when they are unconscious in response to hypoglycemia

Individuals with depleted glycogen stores will always respond to a Glucagon injection

Glucagon may be administered through an intravenous, intramuscular or subcutaneous injection

7. After a run, which of the following nutrition recommendations are appropriate for a diabetic?

Intake of carbohydrate for blood sugar stabilization

Consumption of 15-25 g protein to repair tissue

Intake of dietary fat to prevent hypoglycemia

All of the above

8. Which of the following is true regarding A1c and ESRD?

Instead of using A1c in patients with ESRD, Glycated Albumin should be ordered to assess for glycemic control

A1c can be increased with the use of erythropoiesisstimulating agents

9. Which explanation best describes how steroid use most affects blood glucose?

Steroid use induces insulin resistance and affects glucose metabolism, which is manifested especially in post-prandial glucose levels

Steroid use decreases the rate of insulin metabolism and therefore increases the risk for hypoglycemia

Steroid use increases insulin resistance and is specifically manifested in fasting glucose levels

10. Under Medicare guidelines, which of the following statements is most accurate?

Patients with type 2 diabetes are covered for 100 strips every 3 months

Patients with diabetes can re‐take the group classes every calendar year with approval from their referring MD

Medicare Part A will cover the costs of Diabetes Self-Management Program

Under Medicare, only group classes are reimbursed

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