Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) (NAHP) Practice Exam

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Study for the Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant Exam. Prepare with interactive quizzes and multiple-choice questions that come with helpful hints and explanations. Get ready to earn your certification with confidence!

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What is diabetes mellitus?

  1. A condition of excess sugar in the bloodstream

  2. A chronic disease of insulin deficiency or resistance

  3. A viral disease affecting the liver

  4. An inflammation of the gallbladder

The correct answer is: A chronic disease of insulin deficiency or resistance

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease characterized by either a lack of insulin production or the body's inability to use insulin effectively. Option A is incorrect because although excess sugar in the bloodstream is a symptom of diabetes, it does not fully encompass the condition. Option C is incorrect because diabetes is not a viral disease and it does not affect the liver. Option D is incorrect because it refers to a completely different condition and does not relate to diabetes.