18 Questions
What is a common symptom of Stage III of renal coma?
Violent behavior
What is the primary cause of dialysis disequilibrium syndrome?
Rapid osmotic shift of water into the brain
Which of the following is a characteristic of diabetic ketoacidosis?
Subacute onset with late development of coma
What is the typical breathing pattern of a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis?
Rapid and shallow
Which of the following is more common in the elderly?
Hyperglycaemic non-ketotic diabetic coma
What is the primary diagnostic test for renal coma?
Blood urea level
What is a potential consequence of profound cellular dehydration?
Cerebral venous thrombosis contributing to disturbance of consciousness
At what blood sugar level do symptoms of hypoglycaemic coma typically appear?
Less than 55 mg/dl
What is a characteristic of the onset of hypoglycaemic coma?
Much more rapid onset
What is a common neurological finding in patients with hypoglycaemic coma?
Extensor plantar responses
What is a potential sequela of inadequately treated hypoglycaemia?
Both A and B
Which region of the brain is particularly affected by hypoglycaemia?
All of the above
What is the primary characteristic of a person in a coma?
They fail to respond normally to painful stimuli, light, or sound
What is the purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale?
To assess the severity of coma
Which of the following signs is NOT indicative of lateralization in a comatose patient?
Bilateral convulsions
What is the primary goal of the clinical approach to a comatose patient?
To identify the underlying cause of coma
What is the most likely underlying cause of coma in a patient with liver failure and portosystemic shunting?
Hepatic encephalopathy
What is the purpose of toxicologic screening in a comatose patient?
To identify potential toxic substances contributing to coma
Test your knowledge on coma, a state of unconsciousness, including its definition, causes, diagnosis, and treatment. This quiz covers the Glasgow Coma Scale, metabolic causes of coma, and care of comatosed patients.
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