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NAHP NRCMA Exam - Topic 8 Question 9 Discussion

Actual exam question for NAHP's NRCMA exam
Question #: 9
Topic #: 8
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The medical term for high blood sugar is:

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Suggested Answer: B

Hyperglycemia refers to elevated levels of glucose in the blood, commonly associated with diabetes mellitus. It occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin or cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Symptoms of hyperglycemia include increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, and blurred vision. Chronic hyperglycemia can lead to serious complications such as cardiovascular disease, nerve damage, kidney failure, and retinopathy. Management of blood glucose levels is crucial for individuals with diabetes to prevent these complications.


by Jerilyn at Sep 17, 2024, 02:10 PM

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Juliana
3 months ago
I thought it was something else entirely!
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Tracie
3 months ago
Nope, that's low blood sugar. Hyperglycemia is high!
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Tanja
3 months ago
Wait, isn't it Hypoglycemia? I'm confused.
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Jody
4 months ago
Agreed, that's the right term.
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Laquita
4 months ago
It's definitely Hyperglycemia!
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Sue
4 months ago
I feel like hypertension is related to blood pressure, but I can't recall what hyperlipidemia means.
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Teddy
4 months ago
I’m confused between hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia. I hope I picked the right one!
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Jamey
4 months ago
I remember practicing a question like this, and I think the answer is definitely hyperglycemia.
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Clorinda
5 months ago
I think high blood sugar is called hyperglycemia, but I’m not completely sure.
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Sol
5 months ago
B, Hyperglycemia, that's got to be it. The medical term for high blood sugar is hyperglycemia, I'm confident in that answer.
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Goldie
5 months ago
I feel like I should know this, but I'm drawing a blank. Time to use the process of elimination and see if I can narrow it down.
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Joni
5 months ago
Okay, let me think this through. High blood sugar is definitely the key here. I'm leaning towards B, but I'll quickly review the other choices just to make sure I'm not missing anything.
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Agustin
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I know hyperglycemia has something to do with high blood sugar, but I want to double-check the other options just to be sure.
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Annmarie
5 months ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. I'm pretty confident the answer is B - Hyperglycemia.
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Azalee
1 year ago
I think it's B) Hyperglycemia too, because hyper means high and glycemia refers to sugar levels.
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Marti
1 year ago
High blood sugar, huh? Must be B) Hyperglycemia. Although, I did hear a rumor that the correct answer is actually 'Sugary Goodness'.
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Fausto
1 year ago
Hmm, is it D) Hyperlipidemia? Wait, no, that's high cholesterol. B) Hyperglycemia, got it!
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Stacey
1 year ago
So, B) Hyperglycemia is the correct answer.
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Marci
1 year ago
Hypoglycemia is actually low blood sugar, not high.
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Lorenza
1 year ago
Hyperglycemia is when there's too much sugar in the blood.
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Casie
1 year ago
No, it's not D) Hyperlipidemia. You're right, it's B) Hyperglycemia.
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Ciara
1 year ago
B) Hyperglycemia, of course. I could've answered that in my sleep!
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Izetta
1 year ago
I thought it was C) Hypertension. Dang, my medical terminology is rusty.
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Noemi
1 year ago
D) Hyperlipidemia
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Simona
1 year ago
C) Hypertension
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Vallie
1 year ago
B) Hyperglycemia
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Annmarie
1 year ago
A) Hypoglycemia
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Marnie
1 year ago
B) Hyperglycemia - Easy peasy, that's the one!
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Noel
1 year ago
B) Hyperglycemia - Easy peasy, that's the one!
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Rebeca
1 year ago
A) Hypoglycemia - No, that's low blood sugar.
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Lisbeth
1 year ago
I agree with Thad, high blood sugar is called hyperglycemia.
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Thad
1 year ago
B) Hyperglycemia
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