Consider the following excerpt from a clinician’s notes following completion of an endocrine examination. Explain the medical terms.
Patient is a 12-year-old female being evaluated for a 4-week history of polyuria (a) accompanied by increased thirst and a lack of energy between meals. The general practice physician had requested a urinalysis and blood evaluation, which had revealed ketonuria (b) and hyperglycemia (c) , prompting the referral to endocrinology (d) . Glucose tolerance testing verified the presence of Type 1 diabetes mellitus. Blood gas analysis further confirmed the presence of acidosis (e) . Insulin therapy and patient education was begun, and a follow-up evaluation was scheduled.
A. Increased urine production
B. Ketones in the urine
C. Elevated sugar in blood
D. The field of medicine specializing in managing disorders of the endocrine system
E. An increased level of acids in the body
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