Author Question: Which is most important for the successful management of diabetes mellitus? a. A network of ... (Read 37 times)

brutforce · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Which is most important for the successful management of diabetes mellitus?

a. A network of community resources
b. The level of self-management
c. Preventative education
d. Frequent follow-up with the health care provider

Question 2

What test determines glycemic control over the previous 8 to 10 weeks?

a. 24-hour glucose clearance test (GTT)
b. Fructosamine test
c. Fasting blood sugar (FBS)
d. A1c test

wtf444 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Teaching patients to self-manage all aspects of their disease, including treatment modalities and preventing complications, is critical to patient success. Patients must be proficient in the entire therapeutic regimendiet, activity level, blood or urine testing, medication, self-injection techniques, prevention of complications, and effective management of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. No outside source can overcome the failure of the patient to participate. Teaching the patient to prevent complications of his or her disease is important, but patient participation in managing the disease is crucial. No health care provider can overcome the failure of the patient to participate.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The A1c test measures the percentage of hemoglobin that has been irreversibly glycosylated because of high blood sugar levels. This test reflects the average blood sugar level attained over the past 8 to 10 weeks. The GTT is never conducted over an interval this long. The fructosamine test measures the amount of glucose bonded to a protein, fructosamine. This reflects the average blood glucose level attained over the past 1 to 3 weeks. The FBS measures the amount of glucose in the blood before eating.