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CASE I

Question 1:

1. Peak effect/action of regular insulin causing hypoglycemia.

Question 2:

1. Check the patient’s blood glucose.

CASE II

Question 1:

1. The patient has uncontrolled diabetes or hyperglycemia for the past 2-3 months.

CASE III

Question 1:

1. In the morning.

Question 2:

1. Rationale: So that it will coincide with the normal secretion of cortisone in the body which is highest in the morning.

CASE IV

Question 1:

1. Hypocalcemia.

CASE V

Question 1:

1. Tetany (Rationale: May result if the parathyroid is excised or damage during the surgery.)