Case Study:
Mr. Rodriguez & Cardiovascular Disease
Post-Test
1. How bad is type 2 diabetes for the heart?
a. Not very different from the general population
b. Possibly worse than the general population
c. Not as bad as in those patients that have already had an acute myocardial infarction
d. The same as severe atherosclerosis with a history of prior acute myocardial infarction
Answer: d, see page 2 of the case study
2. According to the DCCT, poor glycemic control is associated with:
a. hypertriglyceridemia
b. high serum LDL cholesterol
c. low HDL cholesterol concentrations
d. all of the above
Answer: d, see page 2 of the case study
3. Based on the evidence of the case presented, which of the following does this patient have?
a. acute myocardial infarction
b. type 2 diabetes
c. nephropathy
d. Both a and b
Answer: d, see page 2 of the case study
4. DIGAMI 2:
a. did not support the findings of DIGAMI 1
b. compared three treatment strategies
c. showed that A1C and mortality did not improve with insulin treatment
d. all of the above
Answer: d, see page 2 of the case study
5. Machismo is:
a. something that causes a fear of insulin
b. a part of culture of male dominance
c. something that keeps men from seeking medical services
d. both b and c
Answer: d, see page 4 of the case study
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