WBR1144
| Author | [[PageAuthor::Pratik Bahekar, MBBS [1]]] |
|---|---|
| Exam Type | ExamType::USMLE Step 2 CK |
| Main Category | MainCategory::Internal medicine |
| Sub Category | SubCategory::Endocrine |
| Prompt | [[Prompt::A 43 year old man, is complaining of increased frequency of urination, increased thirst, weakness and fatigue. He is exercising regularly and trying to reduce weight. He denies difficulties in the vision, and tingling and numbness in hands and feet. His BMI is 27.2, however his appearance is otherwise normal. The fasting blood glucose was 121mg/dl and Hb A1c: 7.1
Glucose tolerance test results are, 1 hr blood glucose level is 186mg/dl and 2 hr blood glucose is 154mg/dl. What is the most likely diagnosis?]] |
| Answer A | AnswerA::Diabetes mellitus |
| Answer A Explanation | AnswerAExp::Correct! |
| Answer B | AnswerB::Diabetes insipidus |
| Answer B Explanation | AnswerBExp::Incorrect! |
| Answer C | AnswerC::Impaired glucose tolerance |
| Answer C Explanation | AnswerCExp::Incorrect! |
| Answer D | AnswerD::Insulinoma |
| Answer D Explanation | AnswerDExp::Incorrect! |
| Answer E | AnswerE::Growth hormone excess |
| Answer E Explanation | AnswerEExp::Incorrect! |
| Right Answer | RightAnswer::A |
| Explanation | [[Explanation:: Educational Objective: |
| Approved | Approved::No |
| Keyword | WBRKeyword::Diabetes mellitus, WBRKeyword::Diabetes mellitus type 2 |
| Linked Question | Linked:: |
| Order in Linked Questions | LinkedOrder:: |