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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Why is urine glucose measurement not commonly used?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Which of the following is a characteristic of hypoglycemia?

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

    What is the primary site for glucose measurement?

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

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

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

    What is the significance of the HbA1c measurement?

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

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

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

    What is the significance of genetic defects in hypoglycemia?

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

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