Question 25

Question 25
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Question 25
Which of the following is a condition of severe hyperglycemia?

Option A
Diabetes insipidus

Option B
Diabetes mellitus

Option C
Gestational diabetes

Option D
Diabetic ketoacidosis

1 answer

The correct answer is Option D: Diabetic ketoacidosis.

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious condition that occurs in individuals with diabetes, particularly type 1 diabetes, and is characterized by severe hyperglycemia, ketone production, and metabolic acidosis. While diabetes mellitus (Option B) is a broad category that includes various types of diabetes, DKA specifically refers to a severe condition associated with hyperglycemia.