Diabetes Management and Interventions Quiz

Which of the following is the primary medication used to treat Type 1 Diabetes?

• Metformin

• Insulin

• Sulfonylureas

• DPP-4 inhibitors

Which of the following is a common oral medication prescribed for Type 2 Diabetes?

• Insulin

• Metformin

• Glucagon

• Amoxicillin

True or False: Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) is more commonly associated with Type 1 Diabetes than Type 2 Diabetes.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of hypoglycemia?

• Sweating

• Shakiness

• Fruity breath odor

• Confusion

Short Answer: List two classic signs or symptoms of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA).

A patient with Type 2 Diabetes is experiencing symptoms of hypoglycemia. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial intervention?

• Administering insulin

• Giving 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrates

• Encouraging exercise

• Starting IV fluids with potassium

Which of the following best explains why insulin is not typically the first-line medication for Type 2 Diabetes?

• Insulin is ineffective in Type 2 Diabetes

• Oral medications are usually sufficient to control blood glucose initially

• Insulin causes hypoglycemia in all patients

• Insulin is only available in hospitals

A nurse is caring for a patient with suspected DKA. Which intervention should be prioritized?

• Administering oral glucose

• Starting IV fluids and insulin therapy

• Encouraging the patient to eat a high-protein meal

• Giving a dose of metformin

A 19-year-old with Type 1 Diabetes presents with rapid breathing, abdominal pain, and confusion. Blood glucose is 420 mg/dL. What is the most likely diagnosis, and what evidence supports it?

A patient with diabetes becomes pale, diaphoretic, and confused during a clinic visit. You suspect hypoglycemia. Describe your step-by-step plan to manage this situation, including what you would do if the patient becomes unconscious.