QuestionSBA
QuestionChoice
In DKA, pH levels are low due to the build-up of acidic ketones. Ketones are also high.
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b
High pH, low ketones, low bicarbonate, high glucose
QuestionChoice
In DKA, ketone and glucose levels are high. Patients with DKA are typically very dehydrated and present with nausea, vomiting and reduced consciousness.
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d
Low pH, low ketones, low bicarbonate, low glucose
QuestionChoice
In DKA, pH levels are low due to the accumulation of acidic ketones - therefore ketone levels are also high. Bicarbonate levels are low due to decreased production and increased consumption as the body tries to compensate for the low pH levels. Glucose levels are high as there is an insulin deficiency, leading to increased glucose levels in the blood which cannot enter cells to be utilised.
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a
Low pH, high ketones, low bicarbonate, high glucose
QuestionChoice
In DKA, pH levels are low due to the build-up of acidic ketones. Bicarbonate is low due to increased consumption through compensatory mechanisms which try to normalise the low pH.
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c
Normal pH, low ketones, high bicarbonate, high glucose
QuestionChoice
Glucose levels are high in DKA, not low. pH is also low as a result of high ketones.
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e
Normal pH, high ketones, high bicarbonate, low glucose
Concept
Chapter
2693
4005
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Topic
133
Endocrinology
12959
Which of the following best describes the changes to pH, ketones, bicarbonate and glucose levels in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
a