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Which of the following is a classic symptom of HYPOGLYCEMIA?
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Correct answer: A. Irritability and shakiness
- A. Irritability, shakiness/tremors, sweating, anxiety, palpitations, and confusion are classic HYPOGLYCEMIA symptoms (adrenergic/neuroglycopenic responses to low glucose). Irritability is a hallmark.
- B. Flushed face is seen in HYPERGLYCEMIA or fever — not a primary hypoglycemia symptom.
- C. Fruity-smelling breath (ketone breath) is characteristic of DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS (DKA) — a severe hyperglycemic complication, NOT hypoglycemia.
- D. Excessive thirst (polydipsia) is a symptom of HYPERGLYCEMIA (high blood sugar) — part of the classic triad (polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia).
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