1. Which of the following statistics related to diabetes prevalence is NOT accurate?
A. Type 2 diabetes is the most common etiology of diabetes and accounts for 90% to 95% of all cases of diabetes worldwide
B. The incidence of type 1 diabetes is decreasing around the world
C. It is estimated that 86 million Americans, or 33% of people in the United States, have prediabetes
D. An estimated 27% of Americans over the age of 60 years have diabetes
2. Which of the following statements pertaining to the clinical presentation of type 1 diabetes is TRUE?
A. Most children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes will present with diabetic ketoacidosis as an initial symptom
B. At the time of type 1 diabetes diagnosis, 80% to 90% of beta cells have already been destroyed
C. All children will present with weight loss as a symptom at diagnosis
D. Type 1 diabetes is only diagnosed in children younger than 18 years of age
3. Mechanisms thought to contribute to the development of type 1 diabetes include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A. Immune-mediated pancreatic beta cell destruction
B. Progressive decline in insulin secretion
C. Insulin resistance
D. Environmental factors
4. Which of the following patients has the greatest risk for developing type 1 diabetes?
A. A child that has autoantibodies in his blood that correlate to destruction of pancreatic beta cells
B. An obese child of Native American descent
C. A 35-year-old man whose uncle has type 1 diabetes
D. A 65-year-old woman with hypertension
5. A slightly overweight 42-year-old male presents to the pharmacy after a health screening event with complaints of excessive thirst and lack of energy. His fasting blood sugar level was 129 mg/dl. He asks about taking vitamins to improve his energy level. Your best solution for this patient is to:
A. Point him to the vitamin aisle
B. Tell him it is probably the heat that made him feel this way
C. Refer him for a consultation with the pharmacist
D. Tell him he has diabetes
6. Which of the following statements is correct regarding type 2 diabetes?
A. Type 2 diabetes does not tend to be linked to genetic risk factors
B. Type 2 diabetes is only diagnosed in adults
C. Patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are usually underweight
D. Type 2 diabetes rates are increasing among children in the United States
7. Which of the following risk factors is most closely correlated with the development of type 2 diabetes?
A. Central obesity
B. Having Caucasian ancestry
C. Living farther away from the equator
D. Being exposed to an enterovirus
8. Classic symptoms of type 2 diabetes include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A. Slower infection/wound healing process
B. Blurry vision or vision changes
C. Ketonuria
D. Fatigue
9. A child is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at her primary care office. Her mother also has type 1 diabetes. Which of the following statements is accurate regarding this disease?
A. Eating too much sugar and other poor dietary habits likely caused the disease
B. The child is likely experiencing decreased thirst, decreased urination, and weight gain
C. Since the patient is a child, the honeymoon phase may last up to 10 years
D. The child was at increased risk for type 1 diabetes because her mother has the disease
10. Which of the following is NOT accurate regarding the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes?
A. Insulin resistance and a progressive decline in beta cell function are major mechanisms of the disease
B. Central obesity and Hispanic ethnicity increase the risk of the disease
C. Family history does not contribute to risk for diabetes
D. Decreased beta cell function, increased insulin resistance, and increased hepatic glucose output occur early in the course of the disease
Evaluation Questions
11. To what extent did the program meet objective #1?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
12. To what extent did the program meet objective #2?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
13. To what extent did the program meet objective #3?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
14. To what extent did the program meet objective #4?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
15. Rate the effectiveness of how well the program related to your educational needs:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
16. Rate how well the active learning strategies (questions, cases, discussions) were appropriate and effective learning tools:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
17. Rate the quality of the faculty:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
18. Rate the effectiveness and the overall usefulness of the material presented:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
19. Rate the appropriateness of the examination for this activity:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
20. Rate the effectiveness of how well the activity related to your practice needs:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
21. Rate the effectiveness of how well the activity will help you improve patient care:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
22. Will the information presented cause you to change your practice?
A. Yes
B. No
23. Are you committed to making these changes?
A. Yes
B. No
24. As a result of this activity, did you learn something new?
A. Yes
B. No
25. What is your practice setting or area of practice?
A. Community Pharmacy/Independent
B. Community Pharmacy/Chain
C. Hospital/Health Systems
D. Administrative/Pharmacy Director
E. Critical Care Pharmacy
F. Long-term Care
G. Managed Care/PBM
H. Oncology
I. Specialty Pharmacy
J. Industry/Manufacturing
26. How many years have you been in practice?
A. <5
B. 5 – 10
C. 11 – 20
D. >20
E. >20