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1. When defining diabetes, all of the following are true, except:
A. Diabetes is a chronic disease.
B. Diabetes is characterized by elevated blood glucose levels.
C. Diabetes occurs when too much glucose from food enters the body’s cells.
D. In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas does not make enough insulin, whereas in type 2 diabetes insulin is present but becomes less effective.
2. Diabetes can trigger acute symptoms that can be mistaken for intoxication but that can be life-threatening if immediate medial attention is not received.
A. True
B. False
3. The most convenient test to diagnose diabetes is the A1C, which requires the patient to fast for a minimum of 8 hours before their blood draw.
A. True
B. False
4. When examining the symptoms of acute diabetes, which is the most common complication of insulin therapy?
A. Hypoglycemic episodes.
B. Hyperglycemic episodes.
C. Very high blood glucose levels.
D. Ketoacidosis.
5. A decreased prevalence of type 2 diabetes is associated with the use of which substance(s)?
A. Nicotine and amphetamine.
B. Ecstasy, ketamine, and cocaine.
C. Heroin and methadone.
D. Marijuana.
6. Combined alcohol and food consumption can elevate blood glucose levels, leading to hyperglycemia, whereas drinking without eating can depress blood glucose levels, leading to hypoglycemia.
A. True
B. False
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