Your patient is a 50-year-old female who was brought into the hospital several days ago and diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Which of the following lab results would be expected?

Jaundice

Positive for Kehr's sign

Polycythemia vera

Positive for autoantibodies in the blood, Negative for C-Peptides

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A.   Jaundice is associated with liver problems.
B.   Kehr's sign is associated with irritation of the diaphragm, often due to conditions like splenic rupture.
C.   Polycythemia vera is a blood disorder characterized by an overproduction of red blood cells.
D.   Autoantibodies are antibodies produced by the immune system that attack the body's own cells. In Type 1 Diabetes, these autoantibodies target the insulin-producing cells. C-peptide is a byproduct of insulin production. Since Type 1 Diabetes involves the destruction of insulin-producing cells, C-peptide levels will be low or absent.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) is not directly related to LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, which are typically associated with cardiovascular health rather than T1DM.
B. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus is not associated with waist size or ethnicity. Waist size and ethnicity are more relevant to Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, which is influenced by lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise.
C. ADH (antidiuretic hormone) primarily regulates water balance in the body and is not directly related to the pathogenesis of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.
D. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus is indeed an autoimmune disorder. It is caused by the immune system mistakenly attacking insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. Genetic factors play a significant role in predisposing individuals to T1DM, and while stress may exacerbate symptoms, it is not the primary cause.

A. Ventricular dysfunction B. Orthopnea C. Cor Pulmonale D. Congestive HF

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. This is a general term that can refer to problems with either the left or right ventricle of the heart. It doesn't specifically address the relationship between lung pressure and right-sided heart failure.
B. This is a symptom of heart failure, specifically difficulty breathing when lying down. It's not a diagnostic term for the condition itself.
C. It specifically refers to right-sided heart failure that is caused by increased pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension).
D. This is a general term for heart failure where the heart is unable to pump blood effectively, leading to congestion in various parts of the body. While it can include right-sided heart failure, it doesn't specifically address the underlying cause of increased lung pressure.

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