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What is the primary difference between the pathophysiology of DKA and HHS?
What is the primary difference between the pathophysiology of DKA and HHS?
- Ketoacidosis in DKA versus hyperosmolality in HHS
- Neurologic signs in DKA versus gastrointestinal symptoms in HHS
- Lipolysis in DKA versus increased free fatty acids in HHS
- Absolute insulin deficiency in DKA versus relative insulin deficiency in HHS (correct)
What is the most common precipitating factor for DKA or HHS?
What is the most common precipitating factor for DKA or HHS?
- New onset type 1 diabetes
- Drugs that affect carbohydrate metabolism
- Acute major illnesses (correct)
- Poor compliance with insulin
What is the typical age range for patients who develop DKA?
What is the typical age range for patients who develop DKA?
- Pediatric patients
- Older adults
- Middle-aged adults
- Young adults (correct)
What is the typical duration of symptom development in DKA?
What is the typical duration of symptom development in DKA?
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What is the characteristic respiratory pattern seen in DKA?
What is the characteristic respiratory pattern seen in DKA?
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What is the typical pH range seen in DKA?
What is the typical pH range seen in DKA?
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