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What is the main function of glucose in the body?
What is the main function of glucose in the body?
- Provide essential energy for red blood cells and nerve cells (correct)
- Maintain calcium levels
- Transport oxygen to cells
- Support muscle growth
How does insulin affect blood glucose levels and what is this process called?
How does insulin affect blood glucose levels and what is this process called?
- Lowers blood glucose levels, hypoglycaemia (correct)
- Raises blood glucose levels, hyperglycaemia
- Lowers blood glucose levels, glycogenolysis
- Raises blood glucose levels, gluconeogenesis
Which of the following hormones increases blood glucose levels in the body?
Which of the following hormones increases blood glucose levels in the body?
- Thyroxine
- Insulin
- Aldosterone
- Cortisol (correct)
How is glucose stored after a meal and where is it stored?
How is glucose stored after a meal and where is it stored?
Which process retrieves glucose in the body during fasting?
Which process retrieves glucose in the body during fasting?
What is the mechanism of action of insulin?
What is the mechanism of action of insulin?
What is the role of glucagon in the body?
What is the role of glucagon in the body?
Which hormone is produced in response to lowered glucose levels?
Which hormone is produced in response to lowered glucose levels?
What does cortisol promote in the body?
What does cortisol promote in the body?
What is the primary classification of diabetes mellitus based on?
What is the primary classification of diabetes mellitus based on?
How does type 1 diabetes typically manifest?
How does type 1 diabetes typically manifest?
What is one common long-term complication of diabetes mellitus?
What is one common long-term complication of diabetes mellitus?
Why does hyperglycaemia lead to increased frequency of urination?
Why does hyperglycaemia lead to increased frequency of urination?
Which dietary adjustment is recommended for individuals with diabetes mellitus?
Which dietary adjustment is recommended for individuals with diabetes mellitus?
Which of the following is NOT a macro-vascular complication that can arise due to diabetes?
Which of the following is NOT a macro-vascular complication that can arise due to diabetes?
Which of the following is NOT a microvascular disease that can arise due to diabetes?
Which of the following is NOT a microvascular disease that can arise due to diabetes?
Which of the following is NOT a common skin infection that can be caused by diabetes?
Which of the following is NOT a common skin infection that can be caused by diabetes?
Which of the following oral hypoglycaemics is NOT recommended for elderly patients with renal failure?
Which of the following oral hypoglycaemics is NOT recommended for elderly patients with renal failure?
Which of the following is NOT a dental complication that can arise due to diabetes?
Which of the following is NOT a dental complication that can arise due to diabetes?
Which of the following is NOT a typical action to manage type 2 diabetes patients prior to surgery?
Which of the following is NOT a typical action to manage type 2 diabetes patients prior to surgery?
Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of Metformin?
Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of Metformin?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for monitoring urine for albuminuria in diabetic patients?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for monitoring urine for albuminuria in diabetic patients?
Which of the following is NOT a typical action to manage type 1 diabetes patients prior to surgery?
Which of the following is NOT a typical action to manage type 1 diabetes patients prior to surgery?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of poor diabetic control?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of poor diabetic control?
What are 3 things that diabetes can cause dentally and in the practice?
What are 3 things that diabetes can cause dentally and in the practice?
Why are insulins used as injectables?
Why are insulins used as injectables?
What are the three types of insulin?
What are the three types of insulin?
What are four ways blood glucose levels can be measured?
What are four ways blood glucose levels can be measured?
What is acute hypoglycemia?
What is acute hypoglycemia?
What are 3 signs and symptoms of acute hypoglycemia?
What are 3 signs and symptoms of acute hypoglycemia?
How is acute hypoglycemia diagnosed?
How is acute hypoglycemia diagnosed?
If a patient is conscious, what treatment is recommended for acute hypoglycemia?
If a patient is conscious, what treatment is recommended for acute hypoglycemia?
Which of the following is NOT a common clinical feature of spontaneous Cushing's?
Which of the following is NOT a common clinical feature of spontaneous Cushing's?
If a patient is unconscious, what treatment is recommended for acute hypoglycemia?
If a patient is unconscious, what treatment is recommended for acute hypoglycemia?
What should never be administered to someone undergoing acute hypoglycemia?
What should never be administered to someone undergoing acute hypoglycemia?
What is the most common cause of spontaneous Cushing's?
What is the most common cause of spontaneous Cushing's?
Which of the following is NOT an investigation used to diagnose spontaneous Cushing's?
Which of the following is NOT an investigation used to diagnose spontaneous Cushing's?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of an Addisonian crisis?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of an Addisonian crisis?
Which of the following is a clinical feature of Addison's disease?
Which of the following is a clinical feature of Addison's disease?
Which of the following is NOT a method for managing spontaneous Cushing's?
Which of the following is NOT a method for managing spontaneous Cushing's?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of spontaneous Cushing's?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of spontaneous Cushing's?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of hypercortisolism in patients with Cushing's?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of hypercortisolism in patients with Cushing's?
Which of the following is NOT a clinical feature of Addison's disease?
Which of the following is NOT a clinical feature of Addison's disease?
Which of the following is NOT an investigation used to diagnose Addison's disease?
Which of the following is NOT an investigation used to diagnose Addison's disease?
What are two typical scenarios that can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
What are two typical scenarios that can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
What is the primary reason for not stopping insulin for a patient who is ill and off food?
What is the primary reason for not stopping insulin for a patient who is ill and off food?
What is the pathophysiology of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
What is the pathophysiology of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
What is a key clinical feature of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
What is a key clinical feature of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
What treatment aims should be considered for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) patients?
What treatment aims should be considered for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) patients?
What is Hyperosmolar Non Ketotic State (HONK)?
What is Hyperosmolar Non Ketotic State (HONK)?
What can occur if a pregnant diabetic lady has poor diabetic control?
What can occur if a pregnant diabetic lady has poor diabetic control?
What are the 2 functional parts of the adrenal glands?
What are the 2 functional parts of the adrenal glands?
What are the 3 parts of the adrenal cortex?
What are the 3 parts of the adrenal cortex?
What are the 3 functions of glucocorticoids?
What are the 3 functions of glucocorticoids?
What is the recommended dose of hydrocortisone for a steroid-dependent patient with Addison's disease before a major dental surgery like an extraction?
What is the recommended dose of hydrocortisone for a steroid-dependent patient with Addison's disease before a major dental surgery like an extraction?
What should a steroid-dependent patient with Addison's disease do after a minor dental procedure like a filling?
What should a steroid-dependent patient with Addison's disease do after a minor dental procedure like a filling?
What is the recommended action for a steroid-dependent patient with Addison's disease experiencing hypoadrenal symptoms after a minor dental procedure like a filling?
What is the recommended action for a steroid-dependent patient with Addison's disease experiencing hypoadrenal symptoms after a minor dental procedure like a filling?
What are mineralocorticoids?
What are mineralocorticoids?
What is the recommended pre-surgery dose of hydrocortisone for a steroid-dependent patient with Addison's disease undergoing root canal treatment?
What is the recommended pre-surgery dose of hydrocortisone for a steroid-dependent patient with Addison's disease undergoing root canal treatment?
What happens to Addisonian patients when faced with stressful situations?
What happens to Addisonian patients when faced with stressful situations?
Which investigation can be used to diagnose acromegaly based on the failure of normal suppression of GH?
Which investigation can be used to diagnose acromegaly based on the failure of normal suppression of GH?
What is the mechanism of action of Octreotide in managing acromegaly?
What is the mechanism of action of Octreotide in managing acromegaly?
Which condition results in a swelling of the thyroid gland by taking iodine from the blood?
Which condition results in a swelling of the thyroid gland by taking iodine from the blood?
What is the primary disease typically associated with hypothyroidism?
What is the primary disease typically associated with hypothyroidism?
Which investigation is commonly used to diagnose hyperthyroidism based on T4 and T3 elevation and suppressed TSH levels?
Which investigation is commonly used to diagnose hyperthyroidism based on T4 and T3 elevation and suppressed TSH levels?
What is the main cause of hyperthyroidism associated with antibody-mediated retro-orbital inflammation?
What is the main cause of hyperthyroidism associated with antibody-mediated retro-orbital inflammation?
Which drug is used to manage hyperthyroidism by inhibiting the formation of thyroid hormones and having mild immunosuppressive properties?
Which drug is used to manage hyperthyroidism by inhibiting the formation of thyroid hormones and having mild immunosuppressive properties?
What is the primary aim of lifelong replacement therapy with thyroxine for hypothyroidism?
What is the primary aim of lifelong replacement therapy with thyroxine for hypothyroidism?
Which feature distinguishes bitemporal hemianopia as a visual field defect observed in acromegaly?
Which feature distinguishes bitemporal hemianopia as a visual field defect observed in acromegaly?
Which clinical feature is characteristic of hypothyroidism as a result of slower metabolic rate?
Which clinical feature is characteristic of hypothyroidism as a result of slower metabolic rate?
What is the main purpose of using Beta blockers in the treatment of goitre?
What is the main purpose of using Beta blockers in the treatment of goitre?
How is primary hyperparathyroidism typically diagnosed?
How is primary hyperparathyroidism typically diagnosed?
In primary hyperparathyroidism, what does increased alkaline phosphatase indicate?
In primary hyperparathyroidism, what does increased alkaline phosphatase indicate?
How is tertiary hyperparathyroidism different from secondary hyperparathyroidism?
How is tertiary hyperparathyroidism different from secondary hyperparathyroidism?
What does the presence of a bruit in goitre typically reflect?
What does the presence of a bruit in goitre typically reflect?
What is the most common gender affected by goitre?
What is the most common gender affected by goitre?
In primary hyperparathyroidism, what do renal stones indicate?
In primary hyperparathyroidism, what do renal stones indicate?
'Pepper pot skull' and osteoclast masses are associated with which condition?
'Pepper pot skull' and osteoclast masses are associated with which condition?
'All glands must be identified' during surgery for primary hyperparathyroidism to avoid what?
'All glands must be identified' during surgery for primary hyperparathyroidism to avoid what?
What is the role of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in calcium regulation?
What is the role of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in calcium regulation?
What is another term for Conn’s syndrome?
What is another term for Conn’s syndrome?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of primary adrenal adenoma as a result of Conn’s syndrome?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of primary adrenal adenoma as a result of Conn’s syndrome?
What is the mechanism of action for congenital adrenal hyperplasia?
What is the mechanism of action for congenital adrenal hyperplasia?
What are the 2 ways Conn’s syndrome is managed?
What are the 2 ways Conn’s syndrome is managed?
What is the mechanism of action for growth hormone?
What is the mechanism of action for growth hormone?
What are 4 clinical features of acromegaly?
What are 4 clinical features of acromegaly?
What type of hormone is the growth hormone?
What type of hormone is the growth hormone?
How are the effects of growth hormone mediated?
How are the effects of growth hormone mediated?
What does a growth hormone deficiency in childhood produce?
What does a growth hormone deficiency in childhood produce?
What does a growth hormone excess in childhood produce?
What does a growth hormone excess in childhood produce?
