Exam 3: BIO322 / BIO 322 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Applied Pathophysiology Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - GCU
Exam 3: BIO322 / BIO 322 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Applied Pathophysiology Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - GCU Question: what is wrong with type I DM patients? Answer: their insulin is little to none, so glucose is unable to be brought into the cells but builds up in the blood. it is autoimmune beta cell dysfunction. can cause hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia Question: hyperglyemia signs Answer: blood glucose of 300mg or more, 6.5% or more hemoglobin A1c, or more than 126mg/dL on fasting glucose urinalysis hyperglycemia causes polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia Question: what's wrong in type II DM patients? Answer: it is a non-insulin dependent condition where first the cell experiences insulin resistance, then islet cell burnout. can be caused by obesity, PCOS, hyperglycemia patient experiences chronic inflammation, increase in cholesterol, fatty acids, triglycerides. unique sign - acanthosis nigricans: skin thickens and pigments Question: what medication can we give to type II DM patients in the early stage? Answer: metformin, helps restore the body's response to insulin Question: How does DKA occur in Type 1 DM? Answer: type I diabetes, above 250 mg/dL, ketones rise and pH and bicarbonate levels plummet
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