Which is considered a cardinal sign of diabetes mellitus? a. ...

[SGallaher96]

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]

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.

[SGallaher96]

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