Healthy Coping

Question 1

How does wth AADE7 model define healthy coping?

Answer 1

A positive attitude toward DM and self management, positive relationships with others, and quality of life.

Critical to mastering the other 6 behaviors

Question 2

True or false: Persons with diabetes are at greater risk for mental health issues such as depression, diabetes distress, anxiety, and eating disorders.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Children dx’d with DM1 during their developmental years are at greater risk for being dx’d with what?

Answer 3

ADHD

Question 4

What tool may be utilized to screen for cognitive impairment in adults with DM?

Answer 4

The Saint Louis University Mental Status (SLUMS); this is an eval able to detect mild cognitive impairment and dementia

Question 5

What should be done if a patient exhibits symptoms of moderate-high diabetes distress?

Answer 5

Referral to an appropriate/qualified mental health professional

Question 6

What is. a tool that may be used to screen a person with diabetes for depression?

Answer 6

Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ9)

Question 7

What is diabulima?

Answer 7

A behavior that some patients with DM1 use to alter their weight though omitting insulin or reducing the amount they take, thereby discovering a unique way to “purge”

Consequences include increased risk of hospitalization 2/2 DKA and risk of chronic complications

Question 8

Which tools are useful in assessing for diabetes distress?

Answer 8

The Diabetes Distress Scale and the PAID

Question 9

How often should patients be assessed for diabetes specific stress/general stress issues?

Answer 9

Every 6 months

Question 10

Which cognitive disorder are older adults more at risk for developing?

Answer 10

Alzheimer’s disease (most commonly occurring after age 65)

Question 11

True or false: women with DM are 2.4x more likely to develop an eating disorder

Answer 11

True