Hypoglycemia: Glucose Measurement Methods
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What is the byproduct of the reaction between glucose and arsenomolybdic acid in the NELSON SOMOGYI Copper reduction method?

  • Copper oxide
  • Gluconic acid
  • Arsenomolybdenum blue (correct)
  • Ferrocyanide

Which of the following is NOT a genetic defect that can cause hypoglycemia?

  • Cancer (correct)
  • Galactosemia
  • Von Gierke disease
  • Insulinoma

What is the name of the disease characterized by a congenital deficiency of one of the enzymes involved in galactose metabolism?

  • Islet hyperplasia
  • Galactosemia (correct)
  • Insulinoma
  • Von Gierke disease

Why is it recommended to measure glucose levels in the morning?

<p>Because of diurnal variation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of hours one should fast before measuring glucose levels?

<p>16 hours (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is urine glucose measurement not commonly used?

<p>Because it is not accurate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for hepatomegaly in Von Gierke disease?

<p>Glycogen build-up in liver due to impaired glycogenolysis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of measuring erythrocyte Galactose 1-phosphate-uridyltransferase activity?

<p>Diagnosing galactosemia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the reaction between glucose and ferricyanide in the HAGEDORN JENSEN Ferric reduction method?

<p>Ferrouscyanide (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of Von Gierke disease?

<p>Severe hypoglycemia, metabolic acidosis, and ketonemia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the type of inheritance pattern seen in Von Gierke disease?

<p>Autosomal recessive (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Clinitest tablet?

<p>Reducing copper in the NELSON SOMOGYI Copper reduction method (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of measuring glucose levels in the morning?

<p>To avoid diurnal variation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of hypoglycemia?

<p>Ketonemia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary site for glucose measurement?

<p>Whole blood (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the reaction between glucose and arsenomolybdic acid?

<p>Arsenomolybdenum blue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the HbA1c measurement?

<p>The information is not provided in the text (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of glycogen buildup in the liver in Von Gierke disease?

<p>It causes hepatomegaly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of glycogen not being converted back to glucose in Von Gierke disease?

<p>Severe hypoglycemia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the NELSON SOMOGYI Copper reduction method?

<p>To measure glucose levels (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of genetic defects in hypoglycemia?

<p>They are common causes of hypoglycemia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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