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Portage Pathophysiology Module 9
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Which drug therapy for diabetes does not cause hypoglycemia and has a side effect of
weight loss, making it a popular oral antidiabetic treatment? - Answer: ✅✅biguanides
(metformin)
People with diabetes should be followed closely by their health care provider to monitor
glycemic control and be screened regularly for complications. List 5 ways they should be
screened:
Your Answer: - Answer: ✅✅Checking weight, blood pressure, fasting blood glucose and
hemoglobin A1C, lipid profile, serum creatinine, microalbumin, foot exam, dilated eye
exams, and dental exam.
Normal fasting blood sugars in people without diabetes are between _____. - Answer:
✅✅70-100 mg/dL
An early detection of diabetic nephropathy is through the ____ ____ test. - Answer:
✅✅urine microalbumin
____ ____ is the leading cause of blindness and vision loss in the US. - Answer:
✅✅diabetic retinopathy
____ is an oral antidiabetic drug that does not cause hypoglycemia and has a side effect of
weight loss. - Answer: ✅✅biguanides, metformin
(yes, this Q is on the test twice...)
What syndrome has an increased production of glucocorticoids? - Answer: ✅✅Cushing's
The following are common signs and symptoms of Cushing syndrome EXCEPT: - Answer:
✅✅hypoglycemia
