Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is characterized by:

A Low blood glucose

B Hyperglycemia, metabolic acidosis, and ketonemia due to absolute insulin deficiency

C Respiratory alkalosis

D Normal blood glucose

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

DKA: insulin deficiency → lipolysis → ketone production → anion-gap metabolic acidosis. Presentation: polyuria, polydipsia, Kussmaul breathing, fruity breath, abdominal pain. Treat: IV fluids, insulin, K+ replacement.

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The correct answer to the question "Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is characterized by:" is Option B: Hyperglycemia, metabolic acidosis, and ketonemia due to absolute insulin deficiency.

The other options — A) Low blood glucose, C) Respiratory alkalosis, D) Normal blood glucose — are incorrect for this USMLE Exam Prep question. As explained above: DKA: insulin deficiency → lipolysis → ketone production → anion-gap metabolic acidosis. Presentation: polyuria, polydipsia, Kussmaul breathing, fruity breath, abdominal pain. Treat: IV fluids, insuli…

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Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is characterized by:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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