Question 1

Which is not true regarding the management of DKA?

Accepted Answer

A) the administration of IV fluid immediately on arrival is the life saving event 
B) fluid replacement should be 3-4 litres over the first four hours in a pt who is not shocked 
C) even if the K+ is >5.5 poatssium replacemnt should be commenced 
D) the insulin bolus should be about 0.1 units/kg, with subsequent infusion at 0.1units/kg/hr 
E) cerebral oedema responds to mannitol

Question 2

Which is not a feature of hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

A) loss of outer third of the eyebrow 
B) bradycardia 
C) opthalmopathy 
D) weight gain 
E) constipation

Question 3

The nitroprusside dipstick test of the urine measures?

Accepted Answer

A) acetoacetate 
B) beta hydroxybuterate 
C) acetone 
D) A and C 
E) All of the above

Exam 1: Endocrine Disorders

Which is not true regarding the management of DKA?

Which is not a feature of hypothyroidism?

The nitroprusside dipstick test of the urine measures?