Diabetes CPC Flashcards
1
Q
Mrs GB:
First presented in February 2002, 48 year old unconscious was acutely unwell a few days, vomiting with polyuria and polydipsia, breathlessness and dehydrated.
PMHx: Appendicetomy, osteoporosis and poorly controlled hypertension
Drug Hx: Amlodipine 10mg, Atenolol 100mg
O/E: Obese, very dehydrated, BP: 80/40. Urine dipstick: 4+ glycosuria
Why is she unconscious?
A.Diabetic ketoacidosis
B.Hyperosmolar non ketotic coma
C.Severe hypotension
D.Stroke
E.Renal failure
A
