Which diagnostic test for diabetes mellitus provides a measure of ...

[jlmhmf]

Which diagnostic test for diabetes mellitus provides a measure of glucose levels for the previous 8 to 12 weeks?
 
  a. Fasting blood sugar (FBS)
  b. Oral glucose tolerance test (OGT)
  c. Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c)
  d. Postprandial glucose test (PPBG)

Question 2

Which condition would prevent the use of a vaginal hysterectomy?
 
  a. A woman with more than four pregnancies
  b. Large uterine fibroids
  c. Menorrhagia for over 6 months
  d. Women over the age of 50

[tennis14576]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c)This blood test measures the amount of glucose that has become incorporated into the hemoglobin within an erythrocyte. Because glycosylation occurs constantly during the 120-day life span of the erythrocyte, this test reveals the effectiveness of diabetes therapy for the preceding 8 to 12 weeks.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
In the case of large uterine fibroids, a vaginal hysterectomy is not an option.

[jlmhmf]

TYSM

[mohan]

Excellent