Which factors make diabetic patients prone to infection? (SATA)
Select one or more:
decreased blood supply to the tissues related to Atherosclerosis.
chronic neurologic and vascular changes allow organisms to enter the tissues.
increased function of leukocytes and phagocyte function.
poor control of diabetes.
diabetic patients are overweight and have poor hygiene.
Correct Answer : A,B,D
A. Atherosclerosis reduces blood flow, limiting the delivery of oxygen and immune cells to tissues, impairing healing and increasing infection risk.
B. Diabetic neuropathy and poor circulation lead to unnoticed injuries and poor wound healing, which create a pathway for pathogens to invade.
C. Diabetes impairs leukocyte (WBC) and phagocyte function, reducing the body’s ability to fight infection.
D. Persistent hyperglycemia impairs immune response and promotes bacterial growth, making infections more likely and severe.
E. This is a generalization and not a universal or medically valid reason for increased infection risk. The physiological complications of diabetes (like poor circulation and immune dysfunction) are the main contributors.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. NSAIDs like ibuprofen inhibit prostaglandin synthesis, which compromises the gastric mucosal barrier and can lead to acute gastritis.
B. Exercise is generally beneficial and is not associated with causing gastritis.
C. Alcohol is a known irritant to the gastric mucosa, but this patient denies alcohol use, making it unlikely as a cause.
D. A new diet, unless high in irritants or allergens, is not a direct cause of acute gastritis.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. A biopsy involves obtaining a tissue sample for microscopic examination, which is the gold standard for confirming the presence and type of cancer.
B. While a biopsy may incidentally detect infection, it is not primarily used to differentiate infection from cancer.
C. While biopsies can identify cancer in a specific tissue, imaging studies and additional biopsies are typically needed to confirm metastasis.
D. Although molecular testing on biopsy samples can be done later to detect mutations, the primary purpose of a biopsy is to diagnose whether cancer is present.
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