An Injection of Glucagon Would Be Appropriate for Which of the Following

question 5

Multiple Choice

An injection of glucagon would be appropriate for which of the following?

• A) A person with type 1 diabetes mellitus who presents with a blood glucose reading above 18 mmol/L
• B) A person with unstable diabetes insipidus
• C) A person with drug-induced hypoglycaemia
• D) A person with type 2 diabetes mellitus who has hypersensitivity reactions to metformin

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Definitions:

Hgb

Hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body.

EKG

Electrocardiogram, a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart to detect heart abnormalities.

ECG

Electrocardiogram; a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart to detect heart conditions.

Radiopaque Substance

A material that does not allow X-rays or similar radiation to pass through, making it visible on radiographic images.