Diabetes Complications
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Which of the following is a common site for diabetic ulcers?

  • Scrotum
  • Perineum
  • Leg (correct)
  • Back

    • What investigation is recommended for diabetic ulcers?

  • Biopsy
  • MRI scan
  • Ultrasound
  • Blood sugar test (correct)

    • What does neuropathy in the foot cause in diabetic patients?

  • Increased sweating
  • Increased sensation
  • Increased muscle strength
  • Loss of joint position (correct)

    • What can increase the chances of sepsis in diabetics?

    <p>High tissue glucose level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a cause of diabetic ulcer?

    <p>Increased glycosylated tissue protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common site for diabetic ulcers?

    <p>Foot-plantar aspect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cause of diabetic neuropathy?

    <p>Conversion of sugar to sorbitol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of diabetic neuropathy?

    <p>It takes around 10 years to develop.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of increased glycosylated hemoglobin on oxygen dissociation?

    <p>It decreases the oxygen dissociation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a risk factor for diabetic ulcer?

    <p>Increased glycosylated tissue protein.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom of neuropathy in diabetic foot?

    <p>Loss of skin elasticity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common complication associated with diabetic ulcers?

    <p>Cellulitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a recommended investigation for diabetic ulcers?

    <p>X-ray</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause diabetic ulcers to spread and become deep?

    <p>Ischemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a cause of diabetic ulcer?

    <p>Increased glycosylated tissue protein decreases the oxygen utilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of increased glycosylated hemoglobin on oxygen dissociation?

    <p>It decreases oxygen dissociation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What investigation is recommended for diabetic ulcers?

    <p>Blood sugar both random and fasting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of diabetic ulcers?

    <p>Neuropathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a symptom of diabetic neuropathy in the foot?

    <p>Increased sweating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can diabetic angiopathy lead to?

    <p>Thickening of the basement membrane of vessels and capillaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common risk factor for sepsis in diabetics?

    <p>Reduced immunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a cause of diabetic ulcers?

    <p>Increased glycosylated tissue protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of increased glycosylated hemoglobin on oxygen dissociation?

    <p>Decreases oxygen dissociation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common site for diabetic ulcers?

    <p>Foot-plantar aspect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common site for diabetic ulcers?

    <p>Scrotum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of trophic ulcers in diabetic patients?

    <p>Neuropathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of diabetic angiopathy?

    <p>Thickening of the basement membrane of vessels and capillaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can reduce the chances of sepsis in diabetics?

    <p>Smoking cessation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of diabetic neuropathy?

    <p>It affects all sensory, motor, and autonomous components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause diabetic ulcers to spread and become deep?

    <p>Increased glucose in the tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common site for diabetic ulcers?

    <p>Foot (plantar aspect)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of neuropathy in the foot for diabetic patients?

    <p>Loss of joint position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common complication associated with diabetic ulcers?

    <p>Multiorgan dysfunction syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause diabetic ulcers to spread and become deep?

    <p>Ischaemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What investigation is recommended for diabetic ulcers?

    <p>Arterial Doppler of the limb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of diabetic neuropathy?

    <p>It causes nerve demyelination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common site for diabetic ulcers?

    <p>Leg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What investigation is recommended for diabetic ulcers?

    <p>X-ray for osteomyelitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common symptom of diabetic neuropathy in the foot?

    <p>Numbness and tingling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause diabetic ulcers to spread and become deep?

    <p>Infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common risk factor for sepsis in diabetics?

    <p>Reduced immunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of increased glycosylated hemoglobin on oxygen dissociation?

    <p>Has no effect on oxygen dissociation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a cause of diabetic neuropathy?

    <p>Increased glycosylated tissue protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common site for diabetic ulcers?

    <p>Foot-plantar aspect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What investigation is recommended for diabetic ulcers?

    <p>Discharge culture and sensitivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common site for diabetic ulcers?

    <p>Scrotum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common risk factor for sepsis in diabetics?

    <p>Associated smoking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of increased glycosylated hemoglobin on oxygen dissociation?

    <p>Has no effect on oxygen dissociation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause diabetic ulcers to spread and become deep?

    <p>Neuropathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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