NU553 UNIT 7 QUIZ MASTER REVIEW 2026/2027 | COMPLETE NURSING
REVIEW | MOST TESTED CONCEPTS | PRACTICE Q&A | VERIFIED
ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE
1. Which medication is the first line medication for hypothyroidism?
propranolol ER
propylthiouracil
levothyroxine
methimazole
2. Which best describes the mechanism of action of sitagliptin?
Promotes cellular uptake of glucose, fatty acids, and amino acids
Enhances glucose utilization by the muscles
Stimulates beta cells of the pancreas
Inhibits degradation of incretin hormones by DPP-4
3. A patient with a history of thyroid cancer should NOT be started on:
Metformin
Saxagliptin
Canagliflozin
Semaglutide
4. Which of the following agents is a first-line therapeutic for the treatment of
hypothyroidism?
levothyroxine (Synthroid)
dopamine
, vasopressin (Vasostrict)
liothryonine (Cytomel)
mecasermin (Increlex)
5. Which of the following medications is a DDP-4 enzyme inhibitor?
Actos
Januvia
Lantus
Diabeta
6. If a patient on lithium therapy presents with symptoms of fatigue and weight
gain, what condition related to thyroid function should be evaluated?
Hyperthyroidism
Diabetes mellitus
Hypothyroidism
Cushing's syndrome
7. Describe why severe renal impairment is a contraindication for canagliflozin.
Severe renal impairment can lead to increased risk of adverse
effects and reduced efficacy of canagliflozin.
Severe renal impairment has no effect on the drug's action.
Severe renal impairment is only a concern for older adults.
Severe renal impairment enhances the drug's effectiveness in
managing diabetes.
, 8. What type of patients benefit most from premixed preparations of insulin?
Patients who are newly diagnosed with diabetes.
Patients with only type 1 diabetes.
Patients who require both basal and prandial insulin coverage.
Patients who only need oral diabetes medications.
9. Describe the mechanism by which glyburide helps manage blood sugar
levels in diabetic patients.
Glyburide increases insulin sensitivity in muscle and fat tissues.
Glyburide slows down carbohydrate absorption in the intestines.
Glyburide inhibits glucose production in the liver.
Glyburide stimulates the pancreas to release more insulin, which
lowers blood sugar levels.
10. What is the primary medication used in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes
Mellitus (DM)?
Laxatives
Sulfonylureas
Insulin
Metformin
11. What is the primary indication for using sulfonylureas as a second line
therapy in diabetes management?
When the patient has a thyroid condition.
When metformin is not sufficient or tolerated.
REVIEW | MOST TESTED CONCEPTS | PRACTICE Q&A | VERIFIED
ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE
1. Which medication is the first line medication for hypothyroidism?
propranolol ER
propylthiouracil
levothyroxine
methimazole
2. Which best describes the mechanism of action of sitagliptin?
Promotes cellular uptake of glucose, fatty acids, and amino acids
Enhances glucose utilization by the muscles
Stimulates beta cells of the pancreas
Inhibits degradation of incretin hormones by DPP-4
3. A patient with a history of thyroid cancer should NOT be started on:
Metformin
Saxagliptin
Canagliflozin
Semaglutide
4. Which of the following agents is a first-line therapeutic for the treatment of
hypothyroidism?
levothyroxine (Synthroid)
dopamine
, vasopressin (Vasostrict)
liothryonine (Cytomel)
mecasermin (Increlex)
5. Which of the following medications is a DDP-4 enzyme inhibitor?
Actos
Januvia
Lantus
Diabeta
6. If a patient on lithium therapy presents with symptoms of fatigue and weight
gain, what condition related to thyroid function should be evaluated?
Hyperthyroidism
Diabetes mellitus
Hypothyroidism
Cushing's syndrome
7. Describe why severe renal impairment is a contraindication for canagliflozin.
Severe renal impairment can lead to increased risk of adverse
effects and reduced efficacy of canagliflozin.
Severe renal impairment has no effect on the drug's action.
Severe renal impairment is only a concern for older adults.
Severe renal impairment enhances the drug's effectiveness in
managing diabetes.
, 8. What type of patients benefit most from premixed preparations of insulin?
Patients who are newly diagnosed with diabetes.
Patients with only type 1 diabetes.
Patients who require both basal and prandial insulin coverage.
Patients who only need oral diabetes medications.
9. Describe the mechanism by which glyburide helps manage blood sugar
levels in diabetic patients.
Glyburide increases insulin sensitivity in muscle and fat tissues.
Glyburide slows down carbohydrate absorption in the intestines.
Glyburide inhibits glucose production in the liver.
Glyburide stimulates the pancreas to release more insulin, which
lowers blood sugar levels.
10. What is the primary medication used in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes
Mellitus (DM)?
Laxatives
Sulfonylureas
Insulin
Metformin
11. What is the primary indication for using sulfonylureas as a second line
therapy in diabetes management?
When the patient has a thyroid condition.
When metformin is not sufficient or tolerated.
