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Which of the following is not an element of treatment for DKA?
Which of the following is not an element of treatment for DKA?
- Volume repletion
- Metabolic corrections
- Continuous subcutaneous insulin treatment (correct)
- Insulin therapy
What is a critical step in the management of DKA?
What is a critical step in the management of DKA?
- Monitoring blood pressure only
- Volume repletion (correct)
- Providing a high-carbohydrate diet
- Immediate discharge from the hospital
Which treatment option specifically focuses on lowering blood glucose levels in DKA?
Which treatment option specifically focuses on lowering blood glucose levels in DKA?
- Insulin therapy (correct)
- Providing sedatives
- Administering electrolytes
- Metabolic corrections
What role does treating underlying diseases play in the management of DKA?
What role does treating underlying diseases play in the management of DKA?
Which of the following is sometimes confused with a treatment for DKA but is not part of the standard protocol?
Which of the following is sometimes confused with a treatment for DKA but is not part of the standard protocol?
Which treatment method is primarily aimed at restoring the patient's fluid levels in DKA management?
Which treatment method is primarily aimed at restoring the patient's fluid levels in DKA management?
What is the main purpose of insulin therapy in the context of DKA treatment?
What is the main purpose of insulin therapy in the context of DKA treatment?
Which of the following treatments helps correct electrolyte imbalances commonly seen in DKA?
Which of the following treatments helps correct electrolyte imbalances commonly seen in DKA?
In the management of DKA, which therapeutic approach is utilized to prevent future episodes by addressing root causes?
In the management of DKA, which therapeutic approach is utilized to prevent future episodes by addressing root causes?
Which treatment option is often mistakenly considered as part of the standard treatment for DKA?
Which treatment option is often mistakenly considered as part of the standard treatment for DKA?
Flashcards
DKA treatment element
DKA treatment element
Volume repletion, insulin therapy, metabolic corrections, treating underlying diseases are all part of DKA treatment.
DKA treatment exclusion
DKA treatment exclusion
Continuous subcutaneous insulin treatment is NOT a core element of initial DKA treatment.
DKA treatment
DKA treatment
Treating severe diabetic complications focusing on fluid and blood sugar control.
Volume Repletion
Volume Repletion
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Insulin Therapy
Insulin Therapy
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NOT a core element of DKA
NOT a core element of DKA
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Study Notes
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Treatment
- Volume repletion is a crucial element of DKA treatment.
- Insulin therapy is essential for resolving DKA.
- Metabolic corrections are needed to restore normal metabolic parameters.
- Treating underlying diseases is necessary to address the root cause of DKA.
- Continuous subcutaneous insulin treatment is not typically part of the initial management of acute DKA.
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