diabetic ketoacidosis Flashcards
1
Q
what is the second most common form of DMT1 presentation
A
diabetic ketoacidosis
2
Q
diabetic ketoacidosis clinical manifestation
A
polyuria, polydipsia, wt loss kussmaul respirations fruity breath drowsiness, lethargy, confusion N/V, abdominal pain Tachycardia, tachypnea, hypothermia
3
Q
diabetic ketoacidosis work up
A
blood glucose
BMP- Na, K, bicarb
4
Q
Lab results for diabetic ketoacidosis
A
blood glucose greater than 250 bicarb lower than 15 elevated anion gap greater than 12 low pH hyperkalemia hyponatremia
5
Q
diabetic ketoacidosis treatment
A
hospitalization
IV fluids
always treat hypovolemia first before giving insulin
