Pathology EMQ template.

Name: Nadia Elsadani

Candidate number:

Theme:

OPTION LIST

A	Type I diabetes mellitus	I	Hyperglycaemia
B	ADH	J	Neurogenic diabetes insipidus
C	Gestational diabetes	K	Type II diabetes mellitus
D	Vasopressin	L
E	Thirsty	M
F	Psychogenic polydipsia	N
G	Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus	O
H	Dipsogenic diabetes insipidus	P

For each scenario below, choose the most appropriate answer from the list above. Each option may be used once, more than once or not at all.

1. Loss of beta cells leading to pancreatic insufficiency

2. Patient needs to inject insulin

3. Insulin resistance + reduced insulin secretion

4. Patient presents with polyuria and polydipsia. On investigation, there is increased plasma osmolarity and decreased urine osmolarity. ADH levels are normal.

5. Diabetes due to decreased levels of vasopressin formation in the brain

ANSWERS

1. A

2. A

3. K

4. G

5. J