Diabetes mellitus Quiz: Ace Your Exams
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A 54-year-old woman comes to the clinic for an annual wellness examination. Since the last visit, she reports that she has been bothered by bilateral achy knee pains with walking which have left her sedentary and reliant on canned and premade foods for nutrition. She reports a 9.1 kg (20 lbs) weight gain over the past year, and she feels thirsty all the time. Medical history is significant for osteoarthritis, obesity, and essential hypertension. Medications include amlodipine and naproxen sodium. The patient’s father recently suffered a heart attack. The patient’s temperature is 37.0°C (98.6°F), pulse is 85/min, respirations are 18/min, and blood pressure is 140/85 mmHg. BMI is 40 kg/m2. Physical examination shows dry mucous membranes and decreased skin turgor. Fasting laboratory studies reveal the following:
Which of the following conditions does this patient most likely have?
| Laboratory value | Result |
| Sodium | 134 mEq/L |
| Potassium | 4.2 mEq/L |
| Chloride | 95 mEq/L |
| Bicarbonate | 24 mEq/L |
| Blood urea nitrogen | 24 mg/dL |
| Creatinine | 0.8 mg/dL |
| Glucose | 128 mg/dL |
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