The mode of action of sulfonylureas is to _____.
a. stimulate insulin secretion by the pancreas
b. decrease insulin resistance
c. improve glucose utilization
d. delay carbohydrate digestion and absorption
e. increase insulin sensitivity
Q. 2When diagnosing a nutrient deficiency, _____ should be considered.
A) dietary records
B) clinical signs
C) biochemical test results
D) clinical symptoms
E) All of the above
Q. 3The Somogyi effect is also known as _____.
a. the fasting hyperglycemic effect
b. the dawn phenomenon
c. the weight gain effect
d. rebound hyperglycemia
e. the midnight effect
Q. 4Loss of too much fluid from the body is called:
A) dehydration.
B) electrolyte.
C) hemoglobin.
D) goiter.
E) osteomalacia.
Q. 5Which insulin preparation has the longest duration of action?
a. lispro
b. regular
c. NPH
d. glargine
e. aspart
Q. 6Which of the following answers describes a function of fluoride in the human body?
A) It stimulates new bone formation.
B) It stabilizes bone mineral structure.
C) It forms decay-resistant fluorhydroxyapatite.
D) B and C
E) A, B, and C
Q. 7Which insulin preparation has the quickest onset of action?
a. lispro
b. regular
c. NPH
d. glargine
e. detemir
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