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A 12-year-old boy develops pancreatic atrophy with loss of his beta cells. Which of the following conditions does this boy most likely have?
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Type 1 DM
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What are the typical symptoms of new-onset diabetes?
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polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, and unexplained weight loss.
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What contributes to insulin resistance?
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Resistance of the receptors to insulin is heightened by obesity, inactivity, illnesses, medications, and age.
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Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
A. Increase in insulin B. Decrease in catecholamines C. Peak in the older adult D. Accelerated gluconeogenesis and ketogenesis |
D accelerated gluconeogenesis and ketogenesis
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A person develops severe dehydration and hyperglycemia. There is an absence of ketosis. Which of the following conditions does this person have?
A. Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNKS) B. DKA C. Hypoglycemia D. Somogyi effect |
A. Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNKS)
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Which of the following BEST describes the Somogyi effect?
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Hypoglycemia followed by rebound hyperglycemia
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A man experiences retinopathy due to diabetes. There is venous dilation, microaneurysm formation, and blot hemorrhages. Which of the following stages of retinopathy is he experiencing?
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A. stage 1
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What are Haustra?
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outpouchings between the circular muscles of the colon.
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What causes mechanical obstruction in the intestine?
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Hernias, adhesions, intussusception, volvulus
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What causes Pseudo obstruction in the intestines?
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paralytic ileus, bowel infarction, myopathies, neuropathies(Hirschsprungs)
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