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Complications Quiz

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1 Which of the following statements about diabetic ketoacidosis is true?
a) It always occurs in people with previously diagnosed diabetes
b) It results in very low blood glucose levels and dehydration
c) It does not normally require hospital admission
d) It may result from giving insufficient insulin during times of illness

2. Which of the following diabetic complications involve small blood vessels?
a) Diabetic retinopathy
b) Coronary heart disease
c) Strokes
d) Peripheral vascular disease

3. Which of the following eye conditions is not associated with loss of vision?
a) Cataract
b) Glaucoma
c) Conjunctivitis
d) Diabetic retinopathy

4. Which of the following is not affected by the presence of autonomic neuropathy?
a) The heart
b) Sexual function
c) Bone marrow
d) Gastrointestinal tract

5. Which of the following does not contribute to the treatment of diabetic kidney disease?
a) Blood pressure control
b) Warfarin
c) Blood glucose control
d) Dialysis