Question 13 (part 2) · LEK · Emergencies and acute complications
Indicate the complications of diabetic ketoacidosis therapy in the Accident and Emergency department:
1) hypoglycaemia.
2) hyperglycaemia.
3) hypokalaemia.
4) hyperphosphataemia.
5) acute respiratory distress syndrome /ARDS/.
6) brain oedema.
The correct answer is:
2) hyperglycaemia.
3) hypokalaemia.
4) hyperphosphataemia.
5) acute respiratory distress syndrome /ARDS/.
6) brain oedema.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,3,4.
- B. 2,3,4.
- C. 4,5,6.
- D. 1,3,5,6.
- E. 2,4,5,6.
Hint
Consider what insulin and fluids do to glucose, potassium and phosphate, and which serious complications arise from fluid shifts.
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