mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #351

A 25-year-old woman with a history of type 1 diabetes develops diabetic ketoacidosis. Which is the primary mechanism of hyperglycemia?

mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #351

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A 25-year-old woman with a history of type 1 diabetes develops diabetic ketoacidosis. Which is the primary mechanism of hyperglycemia?

    • A) Decreased insulin secretion
    • B) Increased glucagon secretion
    • C) Increased glucose absorption
    • D) Decreased insulin sensitivity

    Answer: Increased glucagon secretion

    Explanation: Increased glucagon secretion fails to cause hyperglycemia without decreased insulin sensitivity. USAT, HAT and MDCAT analytical sections repeat this pattern.