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Chapter 21. Diabetes Mellitus Medication Therapy Management Data Set
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Which of the following is consistent with a diagnosis of diabetes?
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b. Fasting plasma glucose of 137 mg/dL
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c. 2-hour plasma glucose of 186 mg/dL
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d. Random blood glucose of 179 mg/dL with polydipsia
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According to the ADA, which of the following lab values would indicate a need for adjustment of pharmacotherapy in a patient with diabetes mellitus?
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a. Fasting glucose of 127 mg/dL
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b. Postprandial glucose of 167 mg/dL
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c. LDL cholesterol of 130 mg/dL
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d. HDL cholesterol of 55 mg/dL
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MB is a frail 81-year-old white male with a history of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and mild Alzheimer's dementia. Which of the following is the most appropriate A1c goal for this patient?
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Which of the following best describes how you would explain the mechanism of metformin to a patient using living room language?
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a. A hypoglycemic medication that works by decreasing hepatic gluconeogenesis
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b. A diabetes medicine that works by reducing the amount of sugar the liver makes
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c. A diabetes medicine that works by reducing glucose synthesis and increasing peripheral insulin sensitivity
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d. A diabetes medicine that does not cause hypoglycemia because it doesn't stimulate release of insulin
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All of the following are appropriate for inclusion on the MAP of a patient with diabetes EXCEPT:
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a. Check blood sugar 2 times a day (first thing in the morning and 2 hours after a meal) and write down values
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b. Notify provider if I have 3 sugar readings over 250 mg/dL or any 1 reading over 300 mg/dL.
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c. If I have low blood sugar (? 70 mg/dL), eat one-half a cup of ice cream, one-half of a candy bar, or drink one-half of a cup of fruit juice or soda
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