Group Based Learning 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is Polyuria ?
A
Excessive urine production
2
Q
What is polydipsia ?
A
Excessive thirst
3
Q
What is nocturia ?
A
Excessive urination at night
4
Q
What are symptoms of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) ?
A
Drowsiness, confusion, fruity breath, dehydration (hence decreased skin turgor), hyperventilation, increased heart rate, decreased BP, Kussmaul breathing, hypovolaemia
5
Q
Which findings might one find in finger prick test and urinalysis ?
A
High levels of glucose in the blood, high levels of ketone in urine
6
Q
What treatment may be appropriate to this ?
A
Insulin (which is likely not present here) to improve glucose intake by cells.
7
Q
What is parenteral?
A
Administered elsewhere in the body than mouth/alimentary canal
