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:

Likelihood

The probability or chance that a particular event will occur.

Operant Process

The method by which behaviors are modified through the consequences of those behaviors, emphasizing reinforcement and punishment.

Negative Reinforcement

A concept in behavioral psychology where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus in response to a desired behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Aversive Punishment

A form of behavior modification that involves presenting an unpleasant stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior's recurrence.