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As part of his annual monitoring, Mr A brings a first pass urine sample for analysis. Why is a first pass urine sample analysed as part of routine diabetic monitoring?

You recommend that Miss C starts taking a folic acid supplement and advise that ideally, folic acid should be taken prior to conception. How many months before conception is it recommended to start daily folic acid supplements?

In addition to informing her partner about the diagnosis, what is the most appropriate advice for Miss C to follow, after her treatment?

Given the results of her thyroid function tests, which of the following actions should be advised?

Mr A is commenced on metformin 500mg tablets and titrated to two tablets twice a day. One month later he requests a review due to persistent abdominal pain and loose stools. What is the most appropriate action to take?

Which of the following is the most appropriate insulin preparation to prescribe for Mr A?

Based on the information given above, which of the following urinalysis results is most likely to belong to Miss C?

1 year later, Mr A attends his annual diabetic review. Following shared decision making, the diabetes team decide to initiate insulin due to inadequate response to oral therapies.

16. During an enema, a resident will be in the _______ position. 

19. If a resident with AD shows violent behavior the NA should ____.