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What is the suggested target blood glucose range for general medical and surgical patients?
What is the suggested target blood glucose range for general medical and surgical patients?
- 5-9 mmol/l
- 8-12 mmol/l
- 7-11 mmol/l
- 6-10 mmol/l (correct)
Which patient group may benefit from intensive insulin therapy without increasing the risk of hypoglycemia?
Which patient group may benefit from intensive insulin therapy without increasing the risk of hypoglycemia?
- Patients with acute stroke and cardiac surgery (correct)
- Patients with chronic microvascular complications
- General medical and surgical patients
- Patients with long-standing diabetes
What is the recommended approach for patients with long-standing diabetes who may have significant end-organ damage?
What is the recommended approach for patients with long-standing diabetes who may have significant end-organ damage?
- Fixed target blood glucose concentration
- Tight glycemic control
- Continuous intravenous insulin infusion
- Individualized approach (correct)
Why is continuous intravenous insulin infusion preferred in intensive care units?
Why is continuous intravenous insulin infusion preferred in intensive care units?
Why should insulin dosing in intensive care units be approached with caution?
Why should insulin dosing in intensive care units be approached with caution?
What is the primary concern when adjusting insulin doses in intensive care units?
What is the primary concern when adjusting insulin doses in intensive care units?
What triggers the release of stored glucose into the bloodstream in ICU patients?
What triggers the release of stored glucose into the bloodstream in ICU patients?
What is the consequence of prolonged hyperglycemia in critically ill patients?
What is the consequence of prolonged hyperglycemia in critically ill patients?
What is the advantage of using continuous insulin infusions with an insulin algorithm?
What is the advantage of using continuous insulin infusions with an insulin algorithm?
What is the starting point for the development of a correctional subcutaneous insulin regimen?
What is the starting point for the development of a correctional subcutaneous insulin regimen?
How often should blood glucose levels be monitored to enable timely adjustments in insulin dosage?
How often should blood glucose levels be monitored to enable timely adjustments in insulin dosage?
What is the protocol for titrating insulin dosage according to changes in nutritional intake?
What is the protocol for titrating insulin dosage according to changes in nutritional intake?
What is the definition of tight glycemic control?
What is the definition of tight glycemic control?
What is the challenge associated with achieving tight glycemic control?
What is the challenge associated with achieving tight glycemic control?
What is the consequence of inaccurate insulin infusion rates?
What is the consequence of inaccurate insulin infusion rates?
What is the reason for high blood glucose levels unrelated to an acute change in nutritional intake?
What is the reason for high blood glucose levels unrelated to an acute change in nutritional intake?
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