A 36-year-old with DKA on insulin infusion has glucose 180 mg/dL and closed anion gap. What is the next best step?...

Question

A 36-year-old with DKA on insulin infusion has glucose 180 mg/dL and closed anion gap. What is the next best step?

Accepted Answer

Add dextrose and continue insulin until ketoacidosis resolved

Answer

Stop insulin and IV fluids immediately

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Switch to long-acting insulin only and stop infusion now

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Give bicarbonate to clear ketosis

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Begin oral agents

us-abem MCQ (SBA): DKA