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