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What is the primary cause of Type-1 diabetes?
What is the primary cause of Type-1 diabetes?
- Insulin resistance due to tissue sensitivity
- Loss of the insulin-producing β cells (correct)
- Genetic mutation affecting insulin receptor function
- Reduced insulin production due to pancreatic failure
What is the most likely cause of a diabetic emergency in a person who has eaten recently but not taken their medication?
What is the most likely cause of a diabetic emergency in a person who has eaten recently but not taken their medication?
- Hyperglycemia due to insufficient insulin (correct)
- Ketoacidosis due to dietary changes
- Hypoglycemia due to insulin overdose
- Insulin shock due to medication interaction
What is the normal post-prandial blood glucose level?
What is the normal post-prandial blood glucose level?
- 160-200 mg/dl
- 70-100 mg/dl
- 140-180 mg/dl
- 110-150 mg/dl (correct)
What is the primary symptom of hypoglycemia in a diabetic emergency?
What is the primary symptom of hypoglycemia in a diabetic emergency?
What is the most common type of diabetic emergency?
What is the most common type of diabetic emergency?
What is the first step in taking action in a diabetic emergency?
What is the first step in taking action in a diabetic emergency?
What should be done if the person is still not improving after five minutes of the initial adrenaline injection?
What should be done if the person is still not improving after five minutes of the initial adrenaline injection?
What should you do if the person is unconscious and breathing?
What should you do if the person is unconscious and breathing?
What should be done first if someone becomes severely ill or collapses soon after an insect bite or taking medication?
What should be done first if someone becomes severely ill or collapses soon after an insect bite or taking medication?
How should you proceed if someone's breathing stops during an anaphylactic reaction?
How should you proceed if someone's breathing stops during an anaphylactic reaction?
What should be done if someone is carrying an adrenaline injection pen during an anaphylactic reaction?
What should be done if someone is carrying an adrenaline injection pen during an anaphylactic reaction?
What is the primary cause of hypoglycemia?
What is the primary cause of hypoglycemia?
What is a common symptom of hypoglycemia?
What is a common symptom of hypoglycemia?
What is the recommended treatment for an unconscious person experiencing hypoglycemia?
What is the recommended treatment for an unconscious person experiencing hypoglycemia?
What percentage of anaphylaxis cases affect the skin?
What percentage of anaphylaxis cases affect the skin?
What is the prognosis of hypoglycemia if left untreated?
What is the prognosis of hypoglycemia if left untreated?
What increases the risk of hypoglycemia?
What increases the risk of hypoglycemia?
What is a common respiratory symptom of anaphylaxis?
What is a common respiratory symptom of anaphylaxis?
What is the purpose of sitting the casualty down during an anaphylactic reaction?
What is the purpose of sitting the casualty down during an anaphylactic reaction?
What is the blood glucose level that indicates hypoglycemia?
What is the blood glucose level that indicates hypoglycemia?
What is the primary treatment for anaphylaxis?
What is the primary treatment for anaphylaxis?
What is a symptom of an anaphylactic reaction affecting the gastrointestinal system?
What is a symptom of an anaphylactic reaction affecting the gastrointestinal system?
What should be removed if possible during an anaphylactic reaction?
What should be removed if possible during an anaphylactic reaction?
What should you do first when treating a conscious person exhibiting hypoglycemia?
What should you do first when treating a conscious person exhibiting hypoglycemia?
What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) typically resulting from?
What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) typically resulting from?
What is the body's response when it doesn't have enough insulin during Diabetic Ketoacidosis?
What is the body's response when it doesn't have enough insulin during Diabetic Ketoacidosis?
What is a common warning sign of Diabetic Ketoacidosis?
What is a common warning sign of Diabetic Ketoacidosis?
What is the first-aid treatment for Diabetic Ketoacidosis?
What is the first-aid treatment for Diabetic Ketoacidosis?
What should you do if the person is unconscious or unresponsive during Diabetic Ketoacidosis?
What should you do if the person is unconscious or unresponsive during Diabetic Ketoacidosis?
