Hyperosmotic Hyperglycemia Flashcards
1
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Major hyperglycemic syndromes
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Diabetic ketoacidosis
Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state
2
Q
Characteristics of diabetic ketoacidosis
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Complication of diabetes mellitus type 1
Deficiency of insulin
Shift from normal carbohydrate metabolism to fasting fat
3
Q
Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state
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Associated with diabetes mellitus 2
The insulin produced is enough to prevent ketoacidosis but not enough to cause glucose utilization
4
Q
Most important step to manage hyperglycemia is
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IVF
5
Q
Symptoms of hypopotasemis
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Muscle twitching Muscle cramps Paralysis Abnormal heart rhythms Kidney problems
