Pathophysiology of Hyperglycemia Crisis

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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?

  • 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?

  • Pediatric patients
  • Older adults
  • Middle-aged adults
  • Young adults (correct)

What is the typical duration of symptom development in DKA?

<p>Within 24 hours (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic respiratory pattern seen in DKA?

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

What is the typical pH range seen in DKA?

<p>pH &lt; 7.3 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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