Jared Joiner is a 56-year-old African American insurance agent. He is single, eats most meals at restaurants, and leads a sedentary lifestyle. He is 5'9 tall and weighs 204 pounds. Mr. Joiner has been feeling particularly fatigued lately and decided to make an appointment with his physician for a check-up. The results of his laboratory tests include a fasting blood glucose level of 121 mg/dL.
Four months later Mr. Joiner returns to his physician for a follow-up appointment. He has lost 10 pounds, but his fasting blood glucose level is now 131 mg/dL. Mr. Joiner's prediabetes has progressed to:
a. type 1 diabetes.
b. type 2 diabetes.
c. gestational diabetes.
d. hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome.
Q. 2Jared Joiner is a 56-year-old African American insurance agent. He is single, eats most meals at restaurants, and leads a sedentary lifestyle. He is 5'9 tall and weighs 204 pounds. Mr. Joiner has been feeling particularly fatigued lately and decided to make an appointment with his physician for a check-up. The results of his laboratory tests include a fasting blood glucose level of 121 mg/dL.
Which of the following recommendations to help Mr. Joiner reduce his risk of developing diabetes is least likely to be effective?
a. Lose weight.
b. Increase your physical activity.
c. Choose higher-fiber, lower-fat foods at restaurants.
d. Learn to cook.
Q. 3Jared Joiner is a 56-year-old African American insurance agent. He is single, eats most meals at restaurants, and leads a sedentary lifestyle. He is 5'9 tall and weighs 204 pounds. Mr. Joiner has been feeling particularly fatigued lately and decided to make an appointment with his physician for a check-up. The results of his laboratory tests include a fasting blood glucose level of 121 mg/dL.
How many of his risk factors for type 2 diabetes can Mr. Joiner control?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
Q. 4Jared Joiner is a 56-year-old African American insurance agent. He is single, eats most meals at restaurants, and leads a sedentary lifestyle. He is 5'9 tall and weighs 204 pounds. Mr. Joiner has been feeling particularly fatigued lately and decided to make an appointment with his physician for a check-up. The results of his laboratory tests include a fasting blood glucose level of 121 mg/dL.
How many risk factors does Mr. Joiner have for type 2 diabetes?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
Q. 5Jared Joiner is a 56-year-old African American insurance agent. He is single, eats most meals at restaurants, and leads a sedentary lifestyle. He is 5'9 tall and weighs 204 pounds. Mr. Joiner has been feeling particularly fatigued lately and decided to make an appointment with his physician for a check-up. The results of his laboratory tests include a fasting blood glucose level of 121 mg/dL.
Mr. Joiner's blood glucose level meets the criteria for a diagnosis of:
a. type 1 diabetes.
b. type 2 diabetes.
c. prediabetes.
d. ketoacidosis.
Q. 6Women with gestational diabetes who are overweight or obese should be encouraged to:
a. engage in strenuous exercise.
b. severely restrict carbohydrate intake.
c. adjust energy intake as needed.
d. limit protein intake.
Q. 7Diet therapy for a pregnant type 1 diabetic includes all of the following except:
a. decreased kcalories to aid in blood glucose control.
b. regular meals and snacks.
c. an evening snack.
d. monitoring of insulin therapy.
Q. 8Those taking _____ should avoid excessive alcohol intake because it may interact with these drugs to cause lactic acidosis.
a. alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
b. sulfonylureas
c. thiazolidinediones
d. biguanides
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