BIOL351 / BIOL 351 Module 4 (Latest Update 2026 / 2027) Pharmacology | Questions & Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct - Portage Learning

BIOL351 / BIOL 351 Module 4
(Latest Update )
Pharmacology | Questions &
Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct -
Portage Learning

Endocrinology




Question:
defined as blood glucose <70mg/dL with signs and symptoms
Answer:
hypoglycemia




Question:
symptoms of hypoglycemia
Answer:
confusion, irritability, tremors, sweating, and seizures

,Question:
First-line oral drug for Type II diabetes.
Answer:
Metformin




Question:
oral anti diabetic drugs
Answer:
metformin, glipizide, pioglitazone, stigliptin




Question:
decreases glucose production in the liver
Answer:
metformin




Question:
adverse effects for metformin
Answer:
GI, especially at initiation

, Question:
binds to receptors on the beta cells in the pancreas to stimulate the release of
insulin
Answer:
Sulfonylureas (Glipizide)




Question:
adverse effects for glipizide
Answer:
hypoglycemia, weight gain, rash, nausea, and heartburn




Question:
special considerations for glipizide
Answer:
can be used in combination with metformin and TZDs, oldest class of anti
diabetic medication




Question:
decrease insulin resistance by enhancing the sensitivity of insulin receptors
Answer:
Thiazolidinediones (TZDs)- (Pioglitazone)