Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus ( 49 Questions)
Which clinical manifestation is often referred to as the "three P's" of diabetes mellitus?
This choice is incorrect. Increased appetite, weight gain, and bloating are not characteristic of diabetes mellitus; rather, diabetes is associated with weight loss despite increased appetite (polyphagia).
The "three P's" of diabetes mellitus refer to polyuria (excessive urination), polydipsia (excessive thirst), and polyphagia (excessive hunger) due to the body's inability to effectively use glucose for energy.
This choice is incorrect. Pallor, palpitations, and pain are not specific manifestations of diabetes mellitus.
This choice is incorrect. Panic attacks, paranoia, and paresthesia are not typical clinical manifestations of diabetes mellitus.
The "three P's" of diabetes mellitus refer to polyuria (excessive urination), polydipsia (excessive thirst), and polyphagia (excessive hunger) due to the body's inability to effectively use glucose for energy.
Incorrect choices:
a. This choice is incorrect. Increased appetite, weight gain, and bloating are not characteristic of diabetes mellitus; rather, diabetes is associated with weight loss despite increased appetite (polyphagia).
c. This choice is incorrect. Pallor, palpitations, and pain are not specific manifestations of diabetes mellitus.
d. This choice is incorrect. Panic attacks, paranoia, and paresthesia are not typical clinical manifestations of diabetes mellitus.