Pathophysiology- Chapter 16 Exam Practice
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
What kind of control mechanism is indicated when increased blood
glucose levels stimulate increased secretion of insulin? - ANSWER✔✔-c.
Negative feedback control
What is the most common cause of endocrine disorders? - ANSWER✔✔-d.
Benign tumor
Choose the statement that applies to type 1 diabetes mellitus. -
ANSWER✔✔-a. Onset often occurs during childhood.
Why does polyuria develop with diabetes mellitus? - ANSWER✔✔-c.
Osmotic pressure due to glucose
What is the cause of diabetic ketoacidosis? - ANSWER✔✔-d. Increased
catabolism of fats and proteins
What is a precipitating factor for diabetic ketoacidosis? - ANSWER✔✔-c.
Serious infection
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, Which of the following may cause insulin shock to develop? -
ANSWER✔✔-a. Strenuous exercise
Which of the following indicates hypoglycemia in a diabetic? -
ANSWER✔✔-d. Staggering gait, disorientation, and confusion
Which of the following are signs of diabetic ketoacidosis in an unconscious
person? - ANSWER✔✔-c. Deep rapid respirations and fruity breath odor
Immediate treatment for insulin shock may include: - ANSWER✔✔-b.
consumption of fruit juice or candy.
What causes loss of consciousness in a person with diabetic ketoacidosis? -
ANSWER✔✔-c. Metabolic acidosis
Which of the following does NOT usually develop as a complication of
diabetes? - ANSWER✔✔-a. Osteoporosis
How do many oral hypoglycemic drugs act? - ANSWER✔✔-d. To
stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin
Diabetes may cause visual impairment through damage to the lens; this is
referred to as: - ANSWER✔✔-a. cataracts.
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Questions and Answers 100% Pass
What kind of control mechanism is indicated when increased blood
glucose levels stimulate increased secretion of insulin? - ANSWER✔✔-c.
Negative feedback control
What is the most common cause of endocrine disorders? - ANSWER✔✔-d.
Benign tumor
Choose the statement that applies to type 1 diabetes mellitus. -
ANSWER✔✔-a. Onset often occurs during childhood.
Why does polyuria develop with diabetes mellitus? - ANSWER✔✔-c.
Osmotic pressure due to glucose
What is the cause of diabetic ketoacidosis? - ANSWER✔✔-d. Increased
catabolism of fats and proteins
What is a precipitating factor for diabetic ketoacidosis? - ANSWER✔✔-c.
Serious infection
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, Which of the following may cause insulin shock to develop? -
ANSWER✔✔-a. Strenuous exercise
Which of the following indicates hypoglycemia in a diabetic? -
ANSWER✔✔-d. Staggering gait, disorientation, and confusion
Which of the following are signs of diabetic ketoacidosis in an unconscious
person? - ANSWER✔✔-c. Deep rapid respirations and fruity breath odor
Immediate treatment for insulin shock may include: - ANSWER✔✔-b.
consumption of fruit juice or candy.
What causes loss of consciousness in a person with diabetic ketoacidosis? -
ANSWER✔✔-c. Metabolic acidosis
Which of the following does NOT usually develop as a complication of
diabetes? - ANSWER✔✔-a. Osteoporosis
How do many oral hypoglycemic drugs act? - ANSWER✔✔-d. To
stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin
Diabetes may cause visual impairment through damage to the lens; this is
referred to as: - ANSWER✔✔-a. cataracts.
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