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Final Study Guide: NR565 NR 565

Exam (elaborations) Dec 16, 2025 ★★★★★ (5.0/5)
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Final Study Guide: NR565 / NR 565

(Latest 2025 / 2026) Advanced Pharmacology Fundamentals | Exam Week 5 – 8 Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain

WEEK 5

Question:

Diabetes

  • How to confirm a diagnosis prior to beginning treatment

Answer:

Fasting plasma glucose >/= 125mg/dl OR Random plasma glucose >/= 200mg/dl plus symptoms of diabetes (polyuria, polydipsia, unexplained weight loss) OR

Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT): 2-hour plasma glucose >/= 200mg/dl OR

HgbA1C pf 6.5% or greater - (a test that provides an estimate of glycemic control over the previous 2-3 months) is now considered a standard test as well

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Question:

Diabetes

  • A1C

General goals

Answer:

To keep A1C below 7%

  • <8% is less stringent for those with hx. Of severe hypoglycemia, limited life
  • expectancy, pr advanced microvascular or macrovascular complications

Question:

Diabetes

  • A1C

Older Adult goal

Answer:

Recommended goal for A1C in the geriatric population is 7.5-8% in older patients with moderate comorbidities and life expectancy less than 10 years

  • 8-8.5% for older patients with complex medical issues
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Question:

Diabetes

  • A1C

When should insulin be considered?

Answer:

Recommendation: A GLP-1 should be considered before starting insulin

Insulin is introduced in Step 3 which includes a 3-drug combination which includes insulin.A1C of 9% of greater would start at Step 2 with dual med therapy A1C of 10% or greater or fasting glucose of 300 or greater and is symptomatic would start on combination injectable therapy immediately (Step 4)

Question:

Diabetes

  • A1C

At what time interval should it be re-checked?

Answer:

Should be monitored every 3 months until value drops to 7% and at least every 6 months thereafter

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Question:

Diabetes

  • Action of Insulin

Answer:

Metabolic actions of insulin are primarily anabolic - Insulin promotes conservation of energy and buildup of energy stores, such as glycogen and the hormone also promotes cell growth and division Stimulates cellular transport (uptake) of glucose, amino acids, nucleotides, and potassium Insulin promotes synthesis of complex organic molecules

In all: Under the influence of insulin - glucose is converted into glycogen,

amino acids are assembled into proteins, and fatty acids are incorporated into triglycerides

Question:

Diabetes

  • Pioglitazone contraindications

Answer:

Associated with heart failure secondary to renal retention of fluid. If heart failure is diagnosed, pioglitazone should be discontinued or used in reduced dosage

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