Peer Reviewed
Clinical quiz
Test your knowledge – diabetes mellitus
Abstract
Correctly diagnosing a case of diabetes mellitus as type 1 or type 2 is necessary for appropriate management. Test your knowledge of the range of presentations of this common condition.
Key Points
Question 1
- The classic triad of polydipsia, thirst and polyuria usually indicates diabetes mellitus. What else can cause these symptoms?
a. diuretic abuse
b. nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
c. central diabetes insipidus
d. psychogenic diabetes insipidus
e. hypercalcaemia
The multiple choice questions in this quiz may have more than one answer.
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