ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Hypertonic Hyperosmolar Non-ketotic Coma Flashcards
1
Q
HHNK looks like DKA, but it has____
A
no ketone acidosis
2
Q
diff between HHNK & DKA?
A
HHNK= no fat break down= no ketone acid= not in acidosis
3
Q
This person is making just enough insulin so they are not breaking down___.
what kind of diabetic is this usually?
A
body fat
type 2 because they are able to produce insulin
4
Q
will this patient have kussmaul’s respirations? why?
A
no; they are not acidodic
5
Q
in the NCLEX world:
type 1 experiences____
type 2 experiences___
A
DKA
HHNK
