A Patient with Type 1 Diabetes Inadvertently Administered Too Much

question 48

Multiple Choice

A patient with type 1 diabetes inadvertently administered too much insulin. Which of the following is the biggest concern for this patient?

• A) Glycosuria
• B) Hyperglycemia
• C) Hypoglycemia
• D) Hypoinsulinism

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Definitions:

Vertebrates

Animals that have a backbone or spinal column, which includes mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.

Amphibians

A group of cold-blooded vertebrates known for living both in water and on land at different stages of their life - including frogs, salamanders, and newts.

Metamorphosis

Dramatic remodeling of body form during the transition from larva to adult.

Desiccation

The process of extreme dryness or the removal of moisture, which can lead to the drying out of living organisms and ecosystems.