QUESTIONS:

1. What are the criteria for determining a metabolic syndrome? 1-4

5. This test is done by taking blood sample by inserting a needle into a vein in your arm or pricking
your finger tip with a small, pointed lancet.

6. This a type of nerve damage that can occur if you have diabetes. High blood sugar (glucose) can
injure nerves throughout the body especially the nerves in the legs and feet.

7-9. Give 3 diagnostic test used to detect Type 2 Diabetes.

10. What is the gold standard in diagnosing CVA?

11. If a person has an ischemic stroke, how quickly should the person be treated to minimize long-
term problems?
A. Within 30 minutes
B. Within 1 hour
C. Within 2 hours
D. Within 3 hours
11. The risk factors for type 2 diabetes mellitus include:

a) family history

b) being overweight

c) high intake of dietary fat

d) All of the above

12. What is the first-line drug for patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity?
a) Atorvastatin

b) Metformin

c) Sulfonylurea

d) Insulin

13. An ischemic stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel to the brain.

A. True

B. False

14. In general, a glucose level above 160-180 mg/dl is considered hyperglycemia.

15. Which of these lifestyle factors plays the biggest role in increasing the risk for stroke in younger
adults?

A.Overweight
B. Little or no exercise

C. High blood pressure

D. Smoking