What form of diabetes mellitus involves the pancreas producing ...

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What form of diabetes mellitus involves the pancreas producing little or no insulin and usually occurs in juveniles and adults up to 40 years of age?
 
  a. Type 1
  b. Type 2
  c. Type 3
  d. Diabetes associated with other syndromes

Question 2

Which irrigation is commonly used during a mastectomy procedure?
 
  a. Sterile normal saline
  b. Sterile water
  c. Sterile ice cold saline
  d. Marcaine with polymyxin

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Type 1, or insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM), occurs when the pancreas produces little or no insulin and regular insulin injections are needed. Onset may be at any age but usually occurs in juvenile's ages 12 to 16, and adults up to age 40.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Using sterile water to irrigate causes the destruction of cancerous cells by crenation.

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