NREMT Paramedic

Category - Medical

The primary cause for keto acid production in a hyperglycemic patient is:
  1. Glycogen metabolism
  2. Carbohydrate metabolism
  3. Fat metabolism
  4. None of the above
Explanation
Answer: C - Fat metabolism is one of several steps in Diabetic Ketoacidosis but is the initial cause of its production. Great care should be taken with patients in DKA, as they are fragile in several ways.
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