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serike

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on: Aug 20, 2018
The patient who can be a candidate for oral hypoglycemic agents is one with
 a. functioning alpha cells in the pancreas.
  b. functioning beta cells in the pancreas.
  c. functioning chromaffin tissue in the liver.
  d. resistance to insulin in all tissue.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is false in regards to HHS?
 a. It is characterized by BG levels > 600 mg/dL.
  b. Infection and dehydration are most likely the precipitating factors.
  c. Symptoms include polyuria, polydipsia, and weight loss.
  d. This does not require hospitalization.


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cloudre37

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

d


serike

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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