HMS Online FormdoctorUpdate2019-07-10T16:02:39-03:00
DIABETES PRETEST
Please complete the form below and click ‘Submit’ when you finish
Thank you for volunteering to participate in this online research survey. The survey is divided into two parts: the pretest (below) and a posttest, to be completed immediately after finishing the course. We collect your name and email address so that we can compare your pre and posttest data. These optional tests should take no more than 5-10 minutes to complete, and your input will help us evaluate the effectiveness of the course. We would greatly appreciate your participation
*
Last name
*
E-mail address
In settings where hemoglobin A1C measurement is not available, what should be the fasting glucose goal in patients being treated for diabetes?
Below 90 g/dL
Below 130 g/dL
Below 150 g/dL
Below 200 g/dL
Which of the following medications is not associated with a significant risk of hypoglycemia?
Insulin
Glibenclamide
Metformin
Glipizide
Diet changes and exercise have been shown to lower HbA1C values by up to how much?
0.3%
1%
1.5%
2%
What is the best initial medication for diabetic patients with severe renal impairment (eg, GFR less than 30 ml/min/1.73 m2) ?
Insulin
Glibenclamide
Metformin
None of these medications are safe in patients with severe renal impairment
Which of the following classes of medication is generally preferred as the first-line therapy for the treatment of hypertension in diabetic patients?
