Description : Sucrose intolerance leads to (A) Hyper glycemia (B) Glycosuria (C) Diarrhoea (D) Hypoglycemia
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : What is impaired fasting glycemia (IFG).
Last Answer : In this condition, fasting plasma sugar is abnormal (between 110 and 126 mg/dl), but the 2-hour post-glucose value is within normal limits (less than 140 mg/dl).
Description : Fibre in the diet is beneficial in (A) Hyper glycemia (B) Hyper cholseteremia (C) Colon cancer (D) All of these
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : Is there any way to change hypoglycemia to hyperglycemia?
Last Answer : Wouldn’t that just be diabetes?
Description : Differentiate between the following. a) Hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia b) Epidemic and endemic c) Herbivores and carnivores d) Photosynthesis and respiration e) Pollination and fertilization
Last Answer : a) Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia: Hypoglycemia:the medical condition of having an unusually low level of sugar in the blood Hyperglycemia: the medical condition of having an unusually high level of sugar in ... reproduce sexually-that is, when a male and a female are needed to produce an offspring.
Description : Select the correct statement. (a) Glucocorticoids stimulate gluconeogenesis. (b) Glucagon is associated with hypoglycemia. (c) Insulin acts on pancreatic cells and adipocytes. (d) Insulin is associated with hyperglycemia
Last Answer : (a) Glucocorticoids stimulate gluconeogenesis.
Description : Reserprine, an alkaloid derived from the root of Rauwolfia serpentina (a) Can be used to control hyperglycemia (b) Can cause severe depression of mood (c) Can decrease gastrointestinal secretion and motility (d) Has no cardiac effects (e) A spare receptor agonist
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : True statements concerning hypoadrenal shock include which of the following? A. Adrenocortical insufficiency may manifest itself as severe shock refractory to volume and pressor therapy. B. ... test should be performed to help establish the diagnosis of acute adrenocortical insufficiency.
Last Answer : Answer: AD DISCUSSION: Shock due to acute adrenocortical insufficiency is relatively uncommon but must be considered when shock refractory to volume replacement and pressor therapy is present. ... and it is the corticosteroid of choice while the ACTH stimulation test is being performed
Description : Why excessive intake of alcohol produces hypoglycemia?
Last Answer : Because ethanol inhibits gluconeogenesis.
Description : What is the level of fasting blood sugar in a normal person?
Last Answer : 70-110 mg/dl.
Description : Glucagon activates the enzyme adenylcyclase which causes the increase of blood sugar level. Hence this hormone is called (A) Hypoglycemic factor (B) Hyper glycemic factor (C) Antidiauritic factor (D) Thyrotropin-releasing factor
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Hypoglycemia refers to – (1) high salt concentration in blood (2) high blood sugar level (3) high blood pressure (4) low sugar level in blood
Last Answer : (4) low sugar level in blood Explanation: Hypoglycemia is an abnormally diminished content of glucose in the blood. The term literally means "low sugar blood". It can produce a variety of ... problems arise from an inadequate supply of glucose to the brain, resulting in impairment of function.
Description : What is the medical term for low blood sugar? A. Hypoglycemia (Answer) B. Lymphoblastic leukemia C. Pulmonary edema D. Diabetes mellitus
Last Answer : A. Hypoglycemia (Answer)
Description : Hypoglycemia refers to (1) high salt concentration in blood (2) high blood sugar level (3) high blood pressure (4) low sugar level in blood
Last Answer : low sugar level in blood
Description : Renal glycosuria is characterized by (A) Hyperglycemia (B) Hyperglycemia with glycosuria (C) Normal blood glucose level with glycosuria (D) Hyperglycemia with ketosis
Description : A characteristic feature of marasmus is (A) Severe hypoalbuminemia (B) Normal epinephrine level (C) Mild muscle wasting (D) Low insulin and high cortisol level
Description : Which of the following physical findings are associated with the various classes of hemorrhagic shock? a. Mild shock (< 20% blood volume): Pallor, cool extremities, diminished capillary refill and ... ): Systemic hypotension, changes in mental status, tachycardia, oliguria d. All of the above
Last Answer : Answer: a, c PHYSICAL FINDINGS IN HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK* Moderate Mild (40% Blood Volume) Blood Volume) Blood Volume) Pallor Pallor Pallor Cool extremities Cool extremities Cool extremities ... hypotension Mental status changes * Alcohol or drug intoxication may alter physical findings
Description : is a fasting blood sugar of 110 good ?
Last Answer : is a fasting blood sugar of 110 good
Description : after fasting all night, what is a normal blood sugar level in the morning?
Last Answer : after fasting all night, what's the normal blood sugar level in the morning
Description : I have a blood sugar of 114 and I was fasting?
Last Answer : is 114 normal for a fasting blood sugar
Description : Normal fasting blood sugar level per 100 ml. of blood in man is - (1) 30 - 50 mg (2) 50 - 70 mg (3) 80 -100 mg (4) 120 -140 mg
Last Answer : (3) 80 -100 mg Explanation: The blood sugar concentration or blood glucose level is the amount of glucose (sugar) present in the blood of a human or animal. Glucose levels are usually lowest in the ... (termed the fasting level"), and rise after meals for an hour or two by a few millimolar.
Description : The following feature disfavours use of oral hypoglycaemics in diabetes mellitus: A. Age at onset of disease over 40 years B. Insulin requirement more than 40 U/day C. Fasting blood sugar level between 100–200 mg/dl D. Associated obesity
Last Answer : B. Insulin requirement more than 40 U/day
Description : Normal fasting blood sugar level per 100 ml. of blood in man is (1) 30 - 50 mg (2) 50 - 70 mg (3) 80 -100 mg (4) 120 -140 mg
Last Answer : 80 -100 mg
Description : All the following hormones promote hyperglycemia except (A) Epinephrine (B) Norepinephrine (C) Insulin (D) Glucagon
Description : Whcih one of the following is not a symptom of cushing’s disease? (A) Hyperglycemia (B) Hypernatremia (C) Hirsutism (D) Hyperkalemia
Description : Growth hormone causes hyperglycemia. It is a result of (A) Decreased peripheral utilization of glucose (B) Decreased hepatic production via gluconeogenesis (C) Increased glycolysis in muscle (D) Decrersed lipolysis
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : Thiabendazole is rarely used now because: A. It frequently produces incapacitating side effects B. It produces lower cure rates in intestinal helminthiasis than mebendazole or albendazole C. It ... fasting and post treatment purgative D. It is not active against roundworm and hookworm
Last Answer : A. It frequently produces incapacitating side effects
Description : Which of the following statements are true of a patient with hyperglycemia and hyponatremia? A. The sodium concentration must be corrected by 5 mEq. per 100 mg. per 100 ml. elevation in blood ... . E. Early in treatment adequate urine output is a reliable measure of adequate volume resuscitation.
Last Answer : Answer: D DISCUSSION: Each 100-mg. per 100 ml. elevation in blood glucose causes a fall in serum sodium concentration of approximately 2 mEq. per liter. Excess serum glucose ... correction of the patient's associated acidosis produce movement of potassium ions into the intracellular compartment
Description : Chylomicrons are present in fasting blood samples in hyperlipoproteinaemia of following types: (A) Types I and IIa (B) Types IIa and IIb (C) Types I and V (D) Types IV and V
Description : The National Institutes of Health (NIH) guidelines for the treatment of asthma recommended institution of routine inhaled corticosteroids when patients are classified as having greater than or equal to which ... (a) Mild intermittent (b) Mild persistent (c) Moderate persistent (d) Severe persistent
Description : According to the American Society of Anesthesiology Physical Status Classification System, a patient with severe systemic disease that is not incapacitating is noted to have physical status ... normal healthy patient d) P2 Classification P2 reflects a patient with mild systemic disease
Last Answer : a) P3 Classification P3 patients are those who have compensated heart failure, cirrhosis, or poorly controlled diabetes, for example.
Description : 52. The nurse is aware that pericarditis pain varies from mild to severe and is typically aggravated by
Last Answer : B. Inspiration, coughing, movement of the upper body
Description : Systemic corticosteroids are indicated in the following conditions except: A. Mild episodic asthma B. Severe chronic asthma C. Status asthmaticus D. To prevent neonatal respiratory distress syndrome
Last Answer : A. Mild episodic asthma
Description : Following is a normal overnight fast and a cup of black coffee, a diabetic woman feels slightly nausious and decides to skip breakfast. However she does take her shot of insulin. This may result in (A) Heightened glycogenolysis (B) Hypoglycemia (C) Increased lipolysis (D) Glycosuria
Description : An important feature of Von-Gierke’s disease is (A) Muscle cramps (B) Cardiac failure (C) Hypoglycemia (D) Respiratory alkalosis
Description : One of the following is not symptom of Addison’s disease: (A) Hypoglycemia (B) Hyponatremia (C) Hypokalemia (D) Hypochloremia
Description : One of the following is not a symptom of addison’s disease. (A) Hypoglycemia (B) Hyponatremia (C) Hypokalemia (D) Hypochoremia
Description : Hypoglycemia depresses insulin secretion and thus increases the rate of (A) Hydrolysis (B) Reduction (C) Gluconeogenesis (D) Respiratory acidosis
Description : An important feature of Zellweger ’s syndrome is (A) Hypoglycemia (B) Accumulation of phytanic acid in tissues (C) Skin eruptions (D) Accumulation of C26-C38 polyenoic acid in brain tissues
Description : Neonatal hypoglycemia is seen in which conditions?
Last Answer : Glycogen storage disease, type I, galactosemia, fructose intolerance.
Description : Which of the following mitral valve conditions generally produces no symptoms? a) Prolapse Mitral valve prolpase is a deformity that usually produces no symptoms and has been diagnosed more ... ) Infection Mitral valve infection, when acute, will produce symptoms typical of infective endocarditis.
Last Answer : a) Prolapse Mitral valve prolpase is a deformity that usually produces no symptoms and has been diagnosed more frequently in recent years, probably as a result of improved diagnostic methods.
Description : What else besides diabetes or hyperglycemia would make you become nauseated after eating sweets?
Last Answer : If you only had simple fasting sugar blood tests, we don't really know for sure what happens when you take in a lot of sugar. Maybe your blood sugar spikes more an usual, or your insulin levels ... . I sometimes get pain in my stomach after a lot of sugar, my stomach feels irritated and inflammed.
Description : Hormone which inhibit cellular uptake and unilisation of amino acid as well as does hyperglycemia through gluconeogenesis is
Last Answer : Hormone which inhibit cellular uptake and unilisation of amino acid as well as does hyperglycemia through gluconeogenesis is
Description : Which of the following statements about hypertension in diabetes patients is/are correct? A. Hypertension worsens the macrovascular disease of diabetes patients. B. Hypertension accelerates the ... single-drug therapy, are not indicated in the treatment of hypertension in diabetes patients.
Last Answer : Answer: ABCDE DISCUSSION: All of the answers listed are correct. By damaging endothelial cells, hypertension worsens macrovascular disease in all patients but especially in diabetics. Hypertension ... is not indicated because the chronic state of dehydration in such patients may become worse
Description : Which of the following statements regarding hypercalcemia are true? A. The symptoms of hypercalcemia may mimic some symptoms of hyperglycemia. B. Metastatic breast cancer is an unusual cause of ... fluid volume deficit. E. Urinary calcium excretion may be increased by vigorous volume repletion.
Last Answer : Answer: ADE DISCUSSION: Markedly elevated serum calcium levels produce polydipsia, polyuria, and thirst. Vigorous volume repletion and saline diuresis correct the extracellular fluid volume ... , from bony metastasis. The calcitonin effect on calcium is diminished with repeat administrations
Description : Which of the following factors are associated with increased fluid requirements in the management of patients with burn injury? a) Inhalation injuries Factors associated with increased fluid ... fluid requirements. d) Hypoglycemia Hypoglycemia is not associated with increased fluid requirements.
Last Answer : a) Inhalation injuries Factors associated with increased fluid requirements include inhalation injuries, delayed resuscitation, scald burn injuries, high-voltage electrical injuries, hyperglycemia, alcohol intoxification and chronic diuretic therapy.
Description : 75. At the start of thyroid replacement post-total thyroidectomy, the nurse must monitor for side effects. Which side effects would the nurse expect to assess? 1. Hypertension 2. Tremors 3. Hirsutism 4. Insomnia 5. Tachycardia 6. Hyperglycemia
Last Answer : A. 3, 4, 5, and 6
Description : Normal serum glucagons level in fasting state varies between (A) 0-–10 pg/ml (B) 20–100 pg/ml (C) 200–300 pg/ml (D) 400–500 pg/ml
Description : During fasting, glucose is phosphorylated mainly by (A) Hexokinase (B) Glucokinase (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) None of these
Description : A specific fructokinase present in liver has a very high affinity for its substrate because (A) Km for fructose is very high (B) Km for fructose is very low (C) Activity is affected by fasting (D) Activity is affected by insulin