Exam questionKROK 1Medicine ยท 2013
A comatose patient was taken to the hospital. He has a history of diabetes mellitus. Objectively: Kussmaul breathing, low blood pressure, acetone odor of breath. After the emergency treatment the patient's condition improved. What drug had been administered to the patient?
Answer options
- Isadrinum
- Glibenclamide
- Insulin
- Adrenaline
- Furosemide
Correct answer
Insulin
Explanation
The patient is in a hyperglycemic coma and should give insulin to reduce blood sugar.
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