Diabetes Pathophysiology Quiz
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A client has a sweet fruity odor to the breath. The nurse knows that this odor is from the breakdown of fats for energy, which produces:
A. Fructose
B. Electrolytes
C. Protein
D. Ketones
Insulin resistance means that the _________ on the plasma membrane fail to recognize insulin and do not open the channels or “doors” to allow glucose in.
A. Receptors
B. Nucleus
C. Protein
D. Endoplasmic reticulum
Glycogenesis is the breakdown of glycogen stores into useable glucose molecules for the cells.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Clients experience polyuria due to the __________ effect of high sugar levels in the blood.
A. Osmotic
B. Hydrostatic
C. Oncotic
D. Colloidal
Insulin is considered a/an:
A. Electrolyte
B. Fluid
C. Hormone
D. Plasma
The problem with uncontrolled hyperglycemia is that is may lead to: Except!
A. Increased risk for infections
B. Liver failure
C. Vision disturbances (blurry vision)
D. Large infants > 9 pounds
The classic triad of symptoms in Type 1 diabetes mellitus includes: Except!
A. Polyuria
B. Polymorphism
C. Polydipsia
D. Polyphagia
Glucose is needed for energy in the cells.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
This type of diabetes is the kind developed when pregnant and may lead to cells which are less responsive to insulin.
A. Type 1
B. Type 1.5
C. Type 2
D. Gestational
Diabetes mellitus 1.5 is from a slower __________ destruction of the beta cells later in adulthood.
A. inflammatory
B. anaphylactic
C. autoimmune
D. mutational
A hormone utilized by the body to cause breakdown of glycogen stores to useable glucose is:
A. Glycol
B. Glycogen
C. Glucagon
D. Glucose
Diabetes mellitus is a problem with __________________ metabolism.
A. Protein
B. Carbohydrate
C. Vitamin
D. Electrolyte
The most common type of diabetes is:
A. Type 1.5
B. Gestational
C. Type 2
D. Type 1
The brain cells need insulin to open their “door” to allow glucose to enter in.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
