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What pathology causes diabetes mellitus type 1 to develop?
a. inadequate digestion of dietary nutrients
b. pancreatic amylase deficiency
c. pancreatic insulin deficiency
d. daily consumption of sweets - Answers c. pancreatic insulin deficiency
What are three common physical signs of new-onset type 1 diabetes melitus?
a. weight gain, forgetfulness and hair loss
b. diaphoresis, diarrhea and intense thirst
c. anorexia, fatigue and chest pain
d. increased thirst, increased hunger and increased urine output - Answers d. increased thirst,
increased hunger and increased urine output
What symptom would cause the ER nurse to suspect diabetic ketoacidosis?
a. fruity breath with rapid, deep respirations
b. confusion with slow, shallow breathing
c. weight gain of 5 pounds in one week
d. palpitations and profound diaphoresis - Answers a. fruity breath with rapid, deep respirations
The major risk factor for NIDDM (Type 2 DM) is:
a. age
b. gender
c. obesity
d. occupation - Answers c. obesity
What effect will growth hormone deficit have in a child?
a. acromegaly
b. distorted and twisted joints