Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Exam Prep

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Which test is the gold standard for diabetic screening?
  1. FBS (fasting blood sugar)
  2. HgbA1C (glycosylated hemoglobin)
  3. 2-hour glucose tolerance test
Explanation
Answer: A - The gold standard test for diabetic screening is a fasting blood sugar. HgbA1C is often used to diagnose diabetes, but it is less sensitive than a fasting blood sugar. A 2-hour glucose tolerance test has no place in the diagnosis of diabetes.
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