ATI pathophisiology proctored exam Practice Questions

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• Can be treated with oral glycemic agents.
• Definite genetic link.
• Pancreas is completely unable to produce insulin.
• Acute onset.

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• Nephrotic syndrome
• Malnutrition
• Ascites
• Congestive heart failure

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• Cataract development.
• Development of exophthalmos
• Abnormal metabolism in the lens.
• Microvascular changes in the eye.

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• Hepatic tumors
• Osteosarcoma
• Leukemia
• Brain tumors

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• Low WBC
• Lack of insulin secretion
• Low RBC
• Resistance to insulin

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• Reversible deviant cells
• That adheres to the genetic controls placed on cellular proliferation and differentiation
• Alters cellular proliferation and differentiation
• Controlled and regulated cells

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• A major difference between Aron's (type 1 diabetes) and his father (type 2 diabetes):
• The overall goal of treatment for each type.
• How the conditions are treated.
• How the two conditions are diagnosed.
• The potential long-term complications.

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• The child cannot take the pills because we can't be sure that he would take the entire dose.
• The pills are reserved for those over the age of 12.
• Insulin is destroyed in the gastrointestinal tract if taken orally, so it must be injected subcutaneously.
• The child can go ahead and take the oral medication because he does have type 1 diabetes.

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• Cirrhosis
• Cardiac disease
• End-stage disease
• Pulmonary disease

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• The role of glucose in the blood.
• The role of diabetes in the development of atherosclerosis.
• The role of platelets in the blood.
• The role of increased WBC in the blood.

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• Genetic or environmental influence, but resistance to insulin.
• Absolute deficit in insulin.
• Genetic or environmental influence, but produce some insulin.
• Resistance to insulin as well as no insulin production.

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• Low blood glucose level
• Ketonuria
• Dehydration
• Kussmaul respirations

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• One triggers insulin resistance and the release of glucose from the liver.
• One is caused by the release of certain hormones.
• Occurs between 4 a.m. and 9 a.m with hyperglycemia.
• One is characterized by hyperglycemia that is not triggered by overnight hypoglycemia.