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HMG-CoA mechanism - ANSWERStatin. Reductase inhibitor not safe in pregnancy Metformin drug class - ANSWERBiguanide Alpha glucosidase inhibitor mechanism - ANSWERSlows breakdown of carbs in the intestine Metformin A1c improvement - ANSWER1 - 1.5% AGI improvement - ANSWER0.7 - 1% Biguanide mechanism - ANSWERTurns off glucagon initiated glucose release from the liver. Safe in pregnancy. Simvistatin improvement - ANSWERDoubling dose decreases LDL 7% LDL goal - ANSWER<100 Niacin dose - ANSWER1g max. Niacin action - ANSWERIncreases free fatty acids which can worsen insulin resistance Effects of exercise on hormone and Neuro chemicals - ANSWER^ glucagon, ^ hepatic glucose production, ^ epinephrine, ^ norepinephrine, ^ growth hormone, ^ cortisol, ¥ insulin Evaluation - ANSWERExamining process and outcomes to determine whether desired goal and objectives were achieved. CQI - ANSWERManagement approach that attempts to correct program shortcomings Outcomes monitoring - ANSWERFrequency and interval of measuring specific indicators. Outcomes measurement - ANSWERProcess of consistently measuring specific indicators. Fructosamine - ANSWERLab test similar to A1c that measures average glucose