Question 1

What do elevated levels of ketones in urine typically indicate?

Accepted Answer

Diabetic ketoacidosis

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Chronic kidney disease

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Liver failure

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Dehydration

Question 2

Which of the following is a common cause of ketosis, reflected by the presence of ketones in urine?

Accepted Answer

Fasting or starvation

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Liver cirrhosis

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Excessive hydration

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High vitamin intake

Question 3

What is the role of ketones in the body during periods of prolonged fasting?

Accepted Answer

They serve as an alternative energy source

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They cause dehydration

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They induce muscle growth

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They signal liver damage

Question 4

In which condition would you expect to find urine ketones in a pregnant patient?

Accepted Answer

Gestational diabetes

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Hyperemesis gravidarum

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Preeclampsia

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Placenta previa

Question 5

What dietary factor can lead to the presence of ketones in urine?

Accepted Answer

Low-carbohydrate diet

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Rich in dairy products

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High-fiber diet

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High-protein diet

Question 6

Which test is commonly used to assess the presence of ketones in urine?

Accepted Answer

Urine dipstick test

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Complete blood count

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Blood glucose test

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Hemoglobin A1C test

Question 7

What might a positive urine ketone test indicate in a patient with uncontrolled diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Potential diabetic ketoacidosis

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Resolved hyperglycemia

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Normal metabolic function

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Improvement in insulin sensitivity

Question 8

What is the primary physiological reason for the production of ketones during prolonged exercise?

Accepted Answer

Increased fat oxidation due to depleted glycogen stores

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Reduced oxygen consumption

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Increased protein synthesis

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Enhanced glucose absorption

Question 9

What is a possible treatment approach for a patient with high urine ketones due to diabetic ketoacidosis?

Accepted Answer

Administration of intravenous insulin

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Encourage physical activity

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Increase carbohydrate intake

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Prescribe fluid restriction

Question 10

What is the effect of dehydration on urine ketone levels?

Accepted Answer

It may cause elevated ketone levels

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It prevents ketone production

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It has no effect on ketone levels

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It decreases ketone levels

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