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Which type of diabetes requires insulin due to T-cell mediated autoimmune destruction of beta cells?
Which type of diabetes requires insulin due to T-cell mediated autoimmune destruction of beta cells?
- Type 1 diabetes (correct)
- Gestational diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- Maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY)
What percentage of the US population has metabolic syndrome?
What percentage of the US population has metabolic syndrome?
- 40-45%
- 10-15%
- 25-30% (correct)
- 50-55%
Which system should be emphasized in the evaluation of a patient with diabetes?
Which system should be emphasized in the evaluation of a patient with diabetes?
- Musculoskeletal system
- Endocrine system
- Respiratory system
- Renal system (correct)
Which condition can diabetes lead to that may present with symptoms like early satiety, erectile dysfunction, neuropathy, and post-prandial vomiting?
Which condition can diabetes lead to that may present with symptoms like early satiety, erectile dysfunction, neuropathy, and post-prandial vomiting?
What should be considered if a diabetic patient presents with orthostatic hypotension and resting tachycardia?
What should be considered if a diabetic patient presents with orthostatic hypotension and resting tachycardia?
Which thyroid disorder is characterized by symptoms like sweating, anxiety, diarrhea, and a hypermetabolic state?
Which thyroid disorder is characterized by symptoms like sweating, anxiety, diarrhea, and a hypermetabolic state?
What is the recommended preoperative treatment sequence for a patient with pheochromocytoma?
What is the recommended preoperative treatment sequence for a patient with pheochromocytoma?
In diabetic retinopathy, what condition predisposes patients to a high risk of aspiration?
In diabetic retinopathy, what condition predisposes patients to a high risk of aspiration?
Which symptoms may be indicative of autonomic neuropathy in a diabetic patient?
Which symptoms may be indicative of autonomic neuropathy in a diabetic patient?
What should be monitored in a diabetic patient who continues insulin pump therapy during surgery?
What should be monitored in a diabetic patient who continues insulin pump therapy during surgery?
Which of the following is NOT a trigger for acute porphyria attacks?
Which of the following is NOT a trigger for acute porphyria attacks?
Which of the following is the primary site of overproduction or accumulation in acute intermittent porphyria?
Which of the following is the primary site of overproduction or accumulation in acute intermittent porphyria?
Which of the following is NOT a common clinical manifestation of acute porphyria?
Which of the following is NOT a common clinical manifestation of acute porphyria?
Which of the following statements about porphyrias is INCORRECT?
Which of the following statements about porphyrias is INCORRECT?
Which of the following is a common neurological manifestation of acute porphyria?
Which of the following is a common neurological manifestation of acute porphyria?
Which of the following statements about the preoperative examination for acute porphyria is CORRECT?
Which of the following statements about the preoperative examination for acute porphyria is CORRECT?
Which of the following statements about acute porphyria attacks is INCORRECT?
Which of the following statements about acute porphyria attacks is INCORRECT?
Which of the following is a common cardiovascular manifestation of acute porphyria?
Which of the following is a common cardiovascular manifestation of acute porphyria?
Which of the following statements about the preoperative examination for acute porphyria is INCORRECT?
Which of the following statements about the preoperative examination for acute porphyria is INCORRECT?
Which of the following statements about inborn errors of metabolism is CORRECT?
Which of the following statements about inborn errors of metabolism is CORRECT?
