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FNP Family Nurse Practitioner Exam Prep

Category - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

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Your diabetic patient at the community center has issues with a sudden drop in blood glucose, followed by rebound hyperglycemia.  She admits she can be slightly sloppy about insulin administration, including occasional gradual and excessive administration.  What might this be?

  1. Diabetes insipidus
  2. Diabetic ketoacidosis
  3. Somogyi phenomenon
  4. Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNS)
  5. Tardive dyskinesia
Explanation
Answer - C - The Somogyi phenomenon is characterized by a sudden fall in blood glucose, followed by a rebound hyperglycemia caused by the gradual excessive administration of insulin. Diabetes insipidus isn’t related to insulin administration. Diabetic ketoacidosis and HHNS aren’t characterized by this phenomenon.
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