Question

During an office exam for her annual physical, Candy Barr (age 56) tells you that she’s concerned about an increase in urination and constant feeling of being thirsty. Candy is 5’4" tall and weighs 185 lbs. She also has noticed a numbness/tingling sensation in her right leg and foot. A fasting plasma glucose test, an A1C, and a CBC are ordered. Additionally, a urinalysis is conducted in the office. Answer the following questions based on the information presented.

1. Which of the following fasting plasma glucose levels would you expect to see?

a. 40 mg/dl
b. 80 mg/dl
c. 150 mg/dl
d. 500 mg/dl

2. If your suspicions are correct, what is your diagnosis?

a. diabetes mellitus type 1
b. diabetes mellitus type 2
c. diabetes insipidus
d. Cushing’s syndrome
e. metabolic syndrome

Answer 1

d

Explanation:constant elevation of glucose levels is Hyperglycemia symptom of Diabetes. The signs and symptoms of Hyperglycemia are increased thirst, increased urination, neuropathy or nerve damage causing the numbness and tingling