Fitzgerald- Diabetes pharmacology Questions
with Correct Answers
Which of the following characteristics applies to T1DM?
significant hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis result from lack of insulin
which of the following characteristics applies to T2DM?
major risk factors are heredity and obesity
You consider prescribing insulin glargine (Lantus) because of its
extended duration of action
After use, the onset of action of lispro (Humalog®) occurs in:
A. less than 30 minutes.
B. approximately 1 hour.
C. 1 to 2 hours.
D. 3 to 4 hours.
less than 30 minutes
the mechanism of action of metformin is as:
a drug that increases insulin action in the peripheral tissues and reduces hepatic glucose
production
the mechanism of action of pioglitazone is as:
an insulin sensitizer
the mechanism of action of sulfonylureas is as:
with Correct Answers
Which of the following characteristics applies to T1DM?
significant hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis result from lack of insulin
which of the following characteristics applies to T2DM?
major risk factors are heredity and obesity
You consider prescribing insulin glargine (Lantus) because of its
extended duration of action
After use, the onset of action of lispro (Humalog®) occurs in:
A. less than 30 minutes.
B. approximately 1 hour.
C. 1 to 2 hours.
D. 3 to 4 hours.
less than 30 minutes
the mechanism of action of metformin is as:
a drug that increases insulin action in the peripheral tissues and reduces hepatic glucose
production
the mechanism of action of pioglitazone is as:
an insulin sensitizer
the mechanism of action of sulfonylureas is as:
