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What is the primary goal of achieving good glycemic control in diabetes mellitus?
What symptoms are commonly associated with hypoglycemia in diabetic patients?
What differentiates diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) from hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS)?
Which complication is diabetes the leading cause of?
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What other complications can diabetes mellitus contribute to?
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What is the initial management for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
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What are the common clinical signs of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
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What is the main goal of therapy for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
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What is the primary treatment for hyperglycemia in individuals with diabetes?
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What should be evaluated in individuals with diabetes >40 years of age, according to the DCCT-EDIC study published in NEJM 2005?
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What is the primary goal of managing hypertension in individuals with diabetes?
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What are the two major types of vascular and tissue damage that can occur as long-term complications of diabetes?
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Which of the following is not a common symptom of elevated blood sugar in individuals with diabetes?
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Which of the following is not a risk factor for developing complications from diabetes?
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Which of the following best describes the primary goal of managing hypertension in individuals with diabetes?
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Which of the following is the most common cause of nontraumatic limb amputations?
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Which of the following is the most common cause of blindness in individuals with diabetes?
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What is the primary treatment for hyperglycemia in individuals with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), according to the Diabetes Care 2009 Jul; 32(7): 1335-1343 article?
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According to the DCCT-EDIC study published in NEJM 2005, what is the recommended statin intensity for individuals with diabetes mellitus who are at higher risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD)?
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Which clinical sign is not typically associated with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), according to the Diabetes Care 2009 Jul; 32(7): 1335-1343 article?
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What is the main goal of therapy for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), according to the Diabetes Care 2009 Jul; 32(7): 1335-1343 article?
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What is the primary goal of managing hypertension in individuals with diabetes, according to the DCCT-EDIC study published in NEJM 2005?
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What is the main complication that diabetes mellitus is the leading cause of, according to the DCCT-EDIC study published in NEJM 2005?
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What is the formula for calculating the effective serum osmolality as mentioned in the text?
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In diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), what is the primary goal of correcting electrolyte imbalances, specifically focusing on potassium?
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How are Kussmaul respirations typically characterized in individuals with DKA?
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In the context of diabetic ketoacidosis, why is it essential to simultaneously manage circulatory volume and tissue perfusion?
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What is the main significance of assessing CVD risk using ASCVD calculator in individuals with diabetes?
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Why is it essential for individuals with diabetes over 40 years of age to be on a moderate to high-intensity statin?
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Which of the following is a common symptom of both hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia in individuals with diabetes?
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Which of the following complications is diabetes NOT the leading cause of?
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Which of the following is a common complication of both microvascular and macrovascular damage in individuals with diabetes?
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Which of the following is NOT a recommended treatment for managing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
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Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing complications from diabetes?
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Which of the following is a common symptom of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS), but NOT diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
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Elevated blood sugar can lead to hypoglycemia.
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Hypoglycemia can lead to seizure and death.
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Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) are acute complications of diabetes.
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Long-term complications of diabetes include vascular and tissue damage.
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Diabetes is not a leading cause of blindness.
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Individuals with diabetes do not have an increased risk of skin and soft tissue infections.
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Individuals with diabetes over 40 years of age should not be on any statin medication.
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Cessation of ketogenesis is a step in the initial management of diabetic ketoacidosis.
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Changes in mental status are not a sign of diabetic ketoacidosis.
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The formula for calculating effective serum osmolality includes serum glucose content.
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The primary goal of therapy for diabetic ketoacidosis is to replace fluid deficit.
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In diabetic ketoacidosis, correcting electrolyte imbalances does not involve managing potassium levels.
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Hypoglycemia can lead to seizures and death.
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In diabetic patients, elevated blood sugar can lead to skin and soft tissue infections.
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Controlling blood sugar helps reduce the risk of both short- and long-term complications in type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
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Diabetes is not a leading cause of blindness.
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Vascular and tissue damage are considered long-term complications of diabetes.
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Hypertension management is not a key aspect of managing diabetes.
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Individuals with diabetes over 40 years of age should be on high-intensity statin therapy according to the DCCT-EDIC study.
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One of the common clinical signs of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is acetone breath.
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Cessation of ketogenesis is a step in the initial management of hyperglycemia.
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The primary goal of managing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is to correct electrolyte imbalances.
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Individuals with diabetes between 30-40 years of age should minimally be on a low to moderate intensity statin according to the DCCT-EDIC study.
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Kussmaul respirations are characterized by shallow, rapid breathing patterns in individuals with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
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Controlling blood sugar helps reduce the risk of both short- and long-term complications in type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
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Elevated blood sugar can lead to hypoglycemia.
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Vascular and tissue damage are considered short-term complications of diabetes.
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Kussmaul respirations are characterized by deep, slow breathing patterns in individuals with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
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Diabetes is the leading cause of nontraumatic limb amputations.
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In diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), correcting electrolyte imbalances does not involve managing potassium levels.
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Individuals with diabetes over 40 years of age should minimally be on a moderate intensity statin according to the DCCT-EDIC study.
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Kussmaul respirations are labored breathing patterns in individuals with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
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The primary goal of therapy for diabetic ketoacidosis is to restore circulatory volume and tissue perfusion.
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Changes in mental status are common signs of dehydration in individuals with diabetic ketoacidosis.
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Acetone breath is a usual sign of hyperglycemia in individuals with diabetes.
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The formula for calculating the effective serum osmolality involves 2 times the measured sodium plus glucose divided by 18.
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What is the primary goal of managing circulatory volume and tissue perfusion simultaneously in the context of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
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Which of the following statements best describes the role of statins in individuals with diabetes over 40 years of age, according to the DCCT-EDIC study?
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Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of managing hypertension in individuals with diabetes, as mentioned in the text?
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Which of the following is NOT a common clinical sign of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
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Which of the following is the primary goal of correcting electrolyte imbalances, specifically focusing on potassium, in individuals with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
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Which of the following is NOT a step in the initial management of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
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Which of the following is the most accurate differentiator between DKA and HHS?
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Which of the following is the primary goal of managing hypertension in individuals with diabetes?
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Which of the following is the main goal of therapy for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
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Which of the following long-term complications of diabetes is not primarily associated with vascular and tissue damage?
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Which of the following is the most accurate statement about the DCCT-EDIC and UKPDS studies?
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Which of the following is NOT an approach to managing and preventing hypoglycemia?
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What is the primary goal of managing hypertension in individuals with diabetes, as stated in the text?
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Why is it important for individuals with diabetes over 40 years of age to be on a moderate to high-intensity statin?
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Which nontraumatic condition is diabetes NOT the leading cause of?
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What symptom is commonly associated with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) but NOT with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
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Which is NOT a significant step in managing acute complications of diabetes?
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What is a key aspect in achieving good glycemic control to prevent acute complications in diabetes?
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What is the primary goal of managing hypertension in individuals with diabetes?
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What is the typical mental status of a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
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Which of the following symptoms is NOT a usual sign of hyperglycemia in diabetic patients?
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How is the effective serum osmolality calculated?
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What is the main goal of therapy for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
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Which of the following is NOT a step in the initial management of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
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What is the recommended blood pressure goal for individuals with diabetes?
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What is the primary goal of managing hypertension in individuals with diabetes?
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Which is the preferred initial fluid for individuals with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
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Which is NOT a common clinical sign of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
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Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) in individuals with diabetes?
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Which of the following is the primary goal of good glycemic control in individuals with diabetes?
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What are the short-term complications of poorly managed diabetes mellitus?
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Which of the following is a common complication of both microvascular and macrovascular damage in individuals with diabetes?
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What are the major complications of diabetes, according to the text?
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What is the main significance of assessing CVD risk using the ASCVD calculator in individuals with diabetes?
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What is the main difference between diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS)?
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Which of the following is NOT a long-term complication of diabetes?
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What is the primary goal of managing hypertension in individuals with diabetes, according to the DCCT-EDIC study?
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What is the primary treatment for hyperglycemia in individuals with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
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Which of the following is NOT a common clinical sign of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
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What is the recommended blood pressure goal for individuals with diabetes, according to the DCCT-EDIC study?
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What is the main difference between diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS)?
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What is the main significance of assessing CVD risk using ASCVD calculator in individuals with diabetes?
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What is the primary goal of achieving good glycemic control in diabetes mellitus?
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Which of the following is a major complication of diabetes that is NOT directly associated with vascular and tissue damage?
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Why is controlling blood sugar essential in individuals with diabetes over 40 years of age?
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What is the main difference between diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS)?
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Which of the following represents a short-term complication of diabetes?
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What is considered a primary approach to managing and preventing hypoglycemia?
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