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1. Which of the following is NOT associated with the presentation of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state?
A. Severe hyperglycemia (>600-2400mg/dl)
B. HI serum osmolality >310 mOsm/kg
C. Metabolic Acidosis
D. UA w/4+ glucose
E. Dehydration with low Serum Na+
2. Which of the following qualifies as a diagnosis for Diabetes?
A. Fasting plasma glucose of 115
B. Random blood glucose of 210 without symptoms of hyperglycemia
C. Hemoglobin A1c of 6.4%
D. A two hour plasma glucose of 180 during an oral glucose tolerance test
3. Which of the following vaccines are recommended for patients with diabetes?
A. Influenza vaccine every 6 months
B. Meningococcal vaccine
C. Zoster Vaccine
D. Hepatitis B vaccine
E. Hepatitis C vaccine
Answers
1. C. Metabolic Acidosis
2. B. Random blood glucose of 210 without symptoms of hyperglycemia
3. E. Hepatitis C vaccine
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