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What is a potential cause of stress-induced hyperglycemia in critical care patients?
What is a potential cause of stress-induced hyperglycemia in critical care patients?
- Excessive insulin administration
- Inadequate hydration
- Low carbohydrate intake
- Mismanagement of sick days (correct)
In diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), what is the renal threshold for glucose?
In diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), what is the renal threshold for glucose?
- 150 mg/dL
- 300 mg/dL
- 200 mg/dL (correct)
- 250 mg/dL
What is a key difference in the presentation of hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state (HHS) compared to DKA?
What is a key difference in the presentation of hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state (HHS) compared to DKA?
- Higher serum osmolality in HHS (correct)
- Fruity breath in HHS
- Metabolic acidosis in HHS
- Presence of ketonuria in HHS
What is the recommended blood sugar range to be maintained during treatment of DKA and HHS?
What is the recommended blood sugar range to be maintained during treatment of DKA and HHS?
What is the initial fluid therapy recommended for restoring volume in DKA and HHS?
What is the initial fluid therapy recommended for restoring volume in DKA and HHS?
What is the first-line fluid therapy to restore volume in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS)?
What is the first-line fluid therapy to restore volume in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS)?
What is the recommended blood sugar range to be maintained during the treatment of DKA and HHS?
What is the recommended blood sugar range to be maintained during the treatment of DKA and HHS?
Which medication can cause stress-induced hyperglycemia in critical care patients?
Which medication can cause stress-induced hyperglycemia in critical care patients?
What are the first signs indicating the onset of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) or hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS)?
What are the first signs indicating the onset of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) or hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS)?
What is the key difference in the pathophysiology of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS)?
What is the key difference in the pathophysiology of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS)?
