Mn 568 Final Review Study Guide Graded A+

A diabetic patient asks the clinician why he needs to check his blood sugar at home even when he feels good. Which of the following responses would be most appropriate? Question options: a) "Control of glucose will help postpone or delay complications." b) "Regularly checking blood sugar will help establish a routine." c) "Monitoring glucose will promote a sense of control." d) All of the above {Ans: d) All of the above}Urine-free cortisol is one of four diagnostic tests recommended for Cushing's syndrome. Question options: a) True b) False {Ans: a) True}The clinician suspects that a client seen in the office has hyperthyroidism. Which of the following tests should the clinician order on the initial visit? a. High sensitivity thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and free T4 b. Free T4 and serum calcium c. Free T3 and T4 d. TSH and thyroxin antibodies {Ans: a. High sensitivity thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and free T4}Mr. W, 53 years old, is seen in the clinic with concerns about his left foot. He has a 40-year history of type 1 diabetes with "fairly good" control on twice-daily insulin. He denies injury but states that he tripped a few months ago and that his