Diabetic Ketoacidosis Overview
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Which of the following sequences correctly describes the physiological process initiated by insulin deficiency in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?

  • Hyperglycemia → Hypovolemia → Osmotic diuresis → Hyperosmolality
  • Insulin deficiency → Hyperglycemia → Hyperosmolality → Osmotic diuresis (correct)
  • Hyperosmolality → Insulin deficiency → Hyperglycemia → Hypovolemia
  • Hypovolemia → Acute kidney injury → Insulin deficiency → Electrolyte loss
  • What potential complication arises from hypovolemia in patients experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis?

  • Acute kidney injury (correct)
  • Acute respiratory failure
  • Electrolyte imbalance
  • Cerebral edema
  • Which condition is most commonly associated with diabetic ketoacidosis?

  • Protein deficiency
  • Gestational diabetes
  • Type 2 diabetes mellitus
  • Type 1 diabetes mellitus (correct)
  • Which of the following statements about osmotic diuresis in DKA is correct?

    <p>It results from high glucose levels attracting water in the renal tubules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible consequence of hyperosmolality in the context of DKA?

    <p>Osmotic diuresis and electrolyte loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

    • Primarily affects patients with type 1 diabetes.
    • Insulin deficiency leads to increased glucose levels (hyperglycemia).
    • Hyperglycemia results in hyperosmolality, driving osmotic diuresis.
    • Osmotic diuresis causes significant loss of electrolytes and fluid.
    • Fluid loss leads to hypovolemia, which reduces blood volume and pressure.
    • Hypovolemia can cause acute kidney injury (AKI) due to decreased renal blood flow.
    • Complications from severe hypovolemia may include hypovolemic shock.

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    This quiz focuses on Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA), primarily affecting patients with type 1 diabetes. It covers the causes, complications, and physiological impacts of DKA, such as insulin deficiency, hyperglycemia, and the resulting hypovolemia. Understand the importance of electrolyte balance and the risk of acute kidney injury in DKA cases.

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