PYC 612 READING QUIZ QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

PYC 612 READING QUIZ QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Submission View 5.4 PYC 612
Proton pump inhibitors decrease the efficacy of clopidogrel
(Plavix® ) and therefore should never be used in combination.
1) True
2) False
Question 2 points
Which of the following DPP-IV inhibitors does not require
dosage adjustment with renal dysfunction?
1) Sitagliptin (Januvia®)


2) Saxagliptin (Onglyza®)


3) Alogliptin (Nesina®)


4) Linagliptin (Tradjenta®)

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Due to the profound similarities among the various proton
pump inhibitors, choice of medication is largely based on cost
and prescriber preference.
1) True
2) False
Question 4 points
Which of the following is NOT an osmotic laxative?
1) Sodium phosphates (Fleet®)


2) Lactulose (Enulose®)


3) Polyethylene glycol (MiraLax®)


4) Docusate (Colace®)

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Long-term metformin use may be associated with:
1) Hypocalcemia


2) Vitamin B12 deficiency


3) Vitamin C deficiency


4) Hyponatremia

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ASA and NSAIDs, by inhibiting the biosynthesis of
prostaglandins, decrease defenses to stomach acid.
1) True
2) False
Question 7 points
Which statements are correct about metformin?
1) It is the only oral agent that increases hepatic glucose production.


2) Should not be initiated in patients with eGFR <45 mL/min/1.73m2


3) Metformin stimulates the pancreas to produce more insulin.


4) All of the above are true.




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Which of the following is a mechanism of action for metformin
(Glucophage® )?