Author Question: Which is considered a cardinal sign of diabetes mellitus? a. Nausea b. Seizures c. Impaired ... (Read 81 times)

SGallaher96 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Which is considered a cardinal sign of diabetes mellitus?

a. Nausea
b. Seizures
c. Impaired vision
d. Frequent urination

Question 2

Which is characteristic of the immune-mediated type 1 diabetes mellitus?

a. Ketoacidosis is infrequent.
b. Onset is gradual.
c. Age at onset is usually younger than 20 years.
d. Oral agents are often effective for treatment.

kardosa007 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Hallmarks of diabetes mellitus are glycosuria, polyuria, and polydipsia. Nausea and seizures are not clinical manifestations of diabetes mellitus. Impaired vision is a long-term complication of the disease.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The immune-mediated type 1 diabetes mellitus typically has its onset in children or young adults. Infrequent ketoacidosis, gradual onset, and effectiveness of oral agents for treatment are more consistent with type 2 diabetes.