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Review Questions and Answers
Chapters 16-18
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1. An absolute lack of circulation insulin is characteristic of which condition?◦ A. hypoglycemia◦ B. Type I diabetes◦ C. Type 2 diabetes◦ D. none of the above
Chapter 16: Diabetes-Related Emergencies
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1. An absolute lack of circulation insulin is characteristic of which condition?◦ A. hypoglycemia◦ B. Type I diabetes◦ C. Type 2 diabetes◦ D. none of the above
Answer… Ch 16
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2. A result of 115 mg/dL on a fasting plasma glucose test would indicate◦ A. prediabetes◦ B. Type 1 diabetes◦ C. Type 2 diabetes◦ D. none of the above
Chapter 16: Diabetes-Related Emergencies
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2. A result of 115 mg/dL on a fasting plasma glucose test would indicate◦ A. prediabetes◦ B. Type 1 diabetes◦ C. Type 2 diabetes◦ D. none of the above
Answer… Ch 16
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3. What causes the gangrene that is often associated with diabetic patients?◦ A. diabetic retinopathy◦ B. diabetic nephropathy◦ C. microangiopathic changes◦ D. none of the above
Chapter 16: Diabetes-Related Emergencies
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3. What causes the gangrene that is often associated with diabetic patients?◦ A. diabetic retinopathy◦ B. diabetic nephropathy◦ C. microangiopathic changes◦ D. none of the above
Answer… Ch 16
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4. All of the following are oral complications associated with diabetes except one. Which one is the exception?◦ A. periodontal disease◦ B. xerostomia◦ C. candidiasis◦ D. squamous cell carcinoma
Chapter 16: Diabetes-Related Emergencies
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4. All of the following are oral complications associated with diabetes except one. Which one is the exception?◦ A. periodontal disease◦ B. xerostomia◦ C. candidiasis◦ D. squamous cell carcinoma
Answer… Ch 16
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5. Which diabetic emergency is associated with the following symptoms: tachypnea, Kussmaul’s breathing, nausea, blurred vision, fruity odor on the breath?◦ A. diabetic ketoacidosis◦ B. hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic
syndrome◦ C. hypoglycemia◦ D. gestational diabetes
Chapter 16: Diabetes-Related Emergencies
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5. Which diabetic emergency is associated with the following symptoms: tachypnea, Kussmaul’s breathing, nausea, blurred vision, fruity odor on the breath?◦ A. diabetic ketoacidosis◦ B. hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic
syndrome◦ C. hypoglycemia◦ D. gestational diabetes
Answer… Ch 16
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6. What is the needed treatment for the emergency in the condition cited in question 5?◦ A. Administration of insulin◦ B. Administration of oral glucose◦ C. Immediate surgery to repair their defective
pancreas◦ D. Reduction in the amount of insulin the patient
is using
Chapter 16: Diabetes-Related Emergencies
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6. What is the needed treatment for the emergency in the condition cited in question 5?◦ A. Administration of insulin◦ B. Administration of oral glucose◦ C. Immediate surgery to repair their defective
pancreas◦ D. Reduction in the amount of insulin the patient
is using
Answer… Ch 16
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7. The test used to measure a diabetic’s average glucose level over the past three months is◦ A. fasting plasma glucose test◦ B. oral glucose tolerance test◦ C. HbA1c test◦ D. none of the above
Chapter 16: Diabetes-Related Emergencies
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7. The test used to measure a diabetic’s average glucose level over the past three months is◦ A. fasting plasma glucose test◦ B. oral glucose tolerance test◦ C. HbA1c test◦ D. none of the above
Answer… Ch 16
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8. All of the following are symptoms of hypoglycemia in a diabetic patient except one. Which one is the exception?◦ A. confusion◦ B. profuse sweating◦ C. aggressive behavior◦ D. cyanosis
Chapter 16: Diabetes-Related Emergencies
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8. All of the following are symptoms of hypoglycemia in a diabetic patient except one. Which one is the exception?◦ A. confusion◦ B. profuse sweating◦ C. aggressive behavior◦ D. cyanosis
Answer… Ch 16
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9. What is the diabetic emergency that is often seen in institutionalized individuals◦ A. hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state◦ B. diabetic ketoacidodis◦ C. diabetic nephropathy◦ D. gestational diabetes
Chapter 16: Diabetes-Related Emergencies
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9. What is the diabetic emergency that is often seen in institutionalized individuals◦ A. hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state◦ B. diabetic ketoacidodis◦ C. diabetic nephropathy◦ D. gestational diabetes
Answer… Ch 16
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10. All of the following are medications often prescribed for Type 2 diabetic except one. Which one is the exception?◦ A. glucagon (Glucagon)◦ B. metformin (Glucophage)◦ C. rosiglitazone (Avandia)◦ D. tolbutamide (Ornase)
Chapter 16: Diabetes-Related Emergencies
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10. All of the following are medications often prescribed for Type 2 diabetic except one. Which one is the exception?◦ A. glucagon (Glucagon)◦ B. metformin (Glucophage)◦ C. rosiglitazone (Avandia)◦ D. tolbutamide (Ornase)
Answer… Ch 16
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1. All of the following are causes of primary adrenal insufficiency except one. Which one is the exception?◦ A. AIDS◦ B. autoimmune disease◦ C. tuberculosis◦ D. diabetes
Chapter 17: Adrenal Insufficiency and Crisis
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1. All of the following are causes of primary adrenal insufficiency except one. Which one is the exception?◦ A. AIDS◦ B. autoimmune disease◦ C. tuberculosis◦ D. diabetes
Answer… Ch 17
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2. Which of the following is a sign of adrenal crisis?◦ A. hypotension◦ B. bradycardia◦ C. dry skin◦ D. chest pain
Chapter 17: Adrenal Insufficiency and Crisis
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2. Which of the following is a sign of adrenal crisis?◦ A. hypotension◦ B. bradycardia◦ C. dry skin◦ D. chest pain
Answer… Ch 17
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3. A patient suffering from adrenal crisis is in need of◦ A. thyroxine◦ B. glucocorticoids◦ C. glucose◦ D. none of the above
Chapter 17: Adrenal Insufficiency and Crisis
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3. A patient suffering from adrenal crisis is in need of◦ A. thyroxine◦ B. glucocorticoids◦ C. glucose◦ D. none of the above
Answer… Ch 17
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4. Which is the most important vital sign to monitor in a patient suspected of adrenal crisis?◦ A. pulse◦ B. respiration◦ C. blood pressure◦ D. temperature
Chapter 17: Adrenal Insufficiency and Crisis
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4. Which is the most important vital sign to monitor in a patient suspected of adrenal crisis?◦ A. pulse◦ B. respiration◦ C. blood pressure◦ D. temperature
Answer… Ch 17
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5. The dental office is a very stressful situation for your midafternoon patient who is taking corticosteroids. The likelihood of adrenal crisis is increased because stress increases the need for cortisol and patients who suffer from adrenal insufficiency are unable to produce additional cortisol.◦ A. The 1st phrase is true, the 2nd false◦ B. The 1st phrase is false, the 2nd true◦ C. Both phrases are true◦ D. Both phrases are false
Chapter 17: Adrenal Insufficiency and Crisis
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5. The dental office is a very stressful situation for your midafternoon patient who is taking corticosteroids. The likelihood of adrenal crisis is increased because stress increases the need for cortisol and patients who suffer from adrenal insufficiency are unable to produce additional cortisol.◦ A. The 1st phrase is true, the 2nd false◦ B. The 1st phrase is false, the 2nd true◦ C. Both phrases are true◦ D. Both phrases are false
Answer… Ch 17
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6. Your dental-phobic patient with a history of lupus erythematosus who takes corticosteroids daily is scheduled for a dental extraction. What treatment modifications should be made?◦ A. No modifications are necessary◦ B. Have the patient double his dosage of
corticosteroid an hour before the appointment.◦ C. Contact his physician for appropriate
treatment modification.◦ D. None of the above.
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6. Your dental-phobic patient with a history of lupus erythematosus who takes corticosteroids daily is scheduled for a dental extraction. What treatment modifications should be made?◦ A. No modifications are necessary◦ B. Have the patient double his dosage of
corticosteroid an hour before the appointment.◦ C. Contact his physician for appropriate
treatment modification.◦ D. None of the above.
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7. What is the most common medication prescribed for patients with adrenal insuffieciency?◦ A. Hydrocortisone◦ B. Thyroxine◦ C. Epinephrine◦ D. Cephalexin
Chapter 17: Adrenal Insufficiency and Crisis
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7. What is the most common medication prescribed for patients with adrenal insuffieciency?
A. Hydrocortisone B. Thyroxine C. Epinephrine D. Cephalexin
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8. All of the following are likely to trigger an adrenal crisis in patients who suffer from adrenal insufficiency except one. Which one is the exception?◦ A. Infection◦ B. Stress◦ C. Flu◦ D. Weight loss
Chapter 17: Adrenal Insufficiency and Crisis
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8. All of the following are likely to trigger an adrenal crisis in patients who suffer from adrenal insufficiency except one. Which one is the exception?
A. Infection B. Stress C. Flu D. Weight loss
Answer… Ch 17
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1. The most accepted method for treating hyperthyroidism is◦ A. surgery◦ B. ablation therapy◦ C. antithyroid medication◦ D. beta blockers
Chapter 18: Thyroid Emergencies
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1. The most accepted method for treating hyperthyroidism is◦ A. surgery◦ B. ablation therapy◦ C. antithyroid medication◦ D. beta blockers
Answers… Ch 18
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2. Which of the following is a sign of thyroid storm?◦ A. fever◦ B. macroglossia◦ C. bradycardia◦ D. hypoventilation
Chapter 18: Thyroid Emergencies
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2. Which of the following is a sign of thyroid storm?◦ A. fever◦ B. macroglossia◦ C. bradycardia◦ D. hypoventilation
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3. All of the following are strategies for managing thyroid storm except one. Which one is the exception?◦ A. wrapping in blankets to increase body
temperature◦ B. administering oxygen 4-6 L/min◦ C. administering acetaminophen◦ D. administering beta blockers
Chapter 18: Thyroid Emergencies
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3. All of the following are strategies for managing thyroid storm except one. Which one is the exception?◦ A. wrapping in blankets to increase body
temperature◦ B. administering oxygen 4-6 L/min◦ C. administering acetaminophen◦ D. administering beta blockers
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4. Hypothyroidism is characterized by◦ A. weight loss◦ B. cold intolerance◦ C. diarrhea◦ D. low cholesterol
Chapter 18: Thyroid Emergencies
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4. Hypothyroidism is characterized by◦ A. weight loss◦ B. cold intolerance◦ C. diarrhea◦ D. low cholesterol
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5. The emergent condition arising from severe hypothyroidism is◦ A. thyroid storm◦ B. thyrotoxicosis◦ C. myxedema coma◦ D. diabetic ketoacidosis
Chapter 18: Thyroid Emergencies
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5. The emergent condition arising from severe hypothyroidism is◦ A. thyroid storm◦ B. thyrotoxicosis◦ C. myxedema coma◦ D. diabetic ketoacidosis
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6. The most common medication a patient would take for hypothyroidism is◦ A. levothyroxine◦ B. beta blocker such as vasotec◦ C. acetaminophen◦ D. none of the above
Chapter 18: Thyroid Emergencies
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6. The most common medication a patient would take for hypothyroidism is◦ A. levothyroxine◦ B. beta blocker such as vasotec◦ C. acetaminophen◦ D. none of the above
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7. All of the following are treatment management strategies for myxedema coma except◦ A. slowly rewarming the patient◦ B. administering IV levothyroxine◦ C. administering IV corticosteroids◦ D. administering sedatives and tranquilizers
Chapter 18: Thyroid Emergencies
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7. All of the following are treatment management strategies for myxedema coma except◦ A. slowly rewarming the patient◦ B. administering IV levothyroxine◦ C. administering IV corticosteroids◦ D. administering sedatives and tranquilizers
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8. The hereditary autoimmune disease whereby the individual has an increased level of thyroid hormone production is known as◦ A. Myxedema coma◦ B. Grave’s disease◦ C. Hashimoto’s disease◦ D. euthyroid
Chapter 18: Thyroid Emergencies
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8. The hereditary autoimmune disease whereby the individual has an increased level of thyroid hormone production is known as
A. Myxedema coma B. Grave’s disease C. Hashimoto’s disease D. euthyroid
Answers… Ch 18