Nclex Diabetes Sample Practice Questions

Diabetes Cure Story 1. Insulin inhibits the release of _______. A. Glucagon B. ADH C. Beta cells D. Somatostatin 2. Which of the following is caused by insulin release? A. Increased breakdown of fats B. Increase breakdown of proteins C. Decreased blood sugar D. Causes glucose to be phosphorylated in kidney 3. Glucagon causes increased blood sugar and causes slow breakdown of glycogen in the liver. A. TRUE B. FALSE 4. As blood glucose decreases glucagon is inhibited. A. TRUE B. FALSE 5. Glucagon increases blood levels of glucose by causing liver to breakdown glycogen. A. TRUE B. FALSE 6. Which of the following is not true about Type I DM? A. May be linked to autoimmunity B. Onset usually prior to age 20 C. Beta islet cells destroyed D. Does not require insulin injections 7. Which of the following is not true about Type II DM? A. Considered adult onset diabetes B. Cause unknown may be due to genetics C. Require insulin 80% of cases D. May take a drug that sensitize cells or increase insulin release 8. Which of the following is not an effect of diabetes? A. Small vessel occlusion B. Necrosis of extremities C. Ketone Body production D. Decreased fat metabolism 9. Which of the following is not an indicator of a hypoglycemic condition? A. Fatigue B. Poor appetite C. Tachycardia D. Confusion 10. Which of the following is not an adverse effect of oral hypoglycemics? A. Hypoglycemia B. Headache C. Rashes D. Projectile vomiting 11. Which of the following is not an adverse effect of glucagon? A. Allergic reaction B. Vomiting C. Nausea D. Fever 12. Which of the following drugs may be given as an immunosuppressant soon after onset of Type I Diabetes? A. Torsemide B. Cyclosporine C. Clofibrate D. Ceftriaxone 13. Which of the following is not considered an endocrine hormone? A. Renin B. Insulin C. Glucagon D. Somatostatin 14. What type of cells secrete glucagon? A. Beta cells B. Alpha cells C. Plasma cells D. Acinar cells 15. What type of cells secrete insulin? A. Beta cells B. Alpha cells C. Plasma cells D. Acinar cells 16. Which of the following would not be considered an acute effect of diabetes mellitus? A. Polyuria B. Weight gain C. Polydipsia D. Polyphagia