NGR 6172 Diabetes drugs Exam Questions With Correct Answers

MOA for insulin - Answer Transports glucose across cell membrane MOA for sulfonurias (glipizide, Glucotrol) - Answer Stimulates insulin secretion MOA for biguanides (metformin) - Answer Reduce hepatic glucose production MOA for Thiazolidinediones (Actos) - Answer Increases peripheral insulin sensitivity MOA for Secretagogues or meglitinides (nateglinide, prandin) - Answer short-term beta cell timulation MOA for alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (acarbose, Precose) - Answer Prevent breakdown of starch into glucose MOA for incretins (liraglutide, Victoza) - Answer delay gastric emptying SE for sulfonurias (glipizide, Glucotrol) - Answer Fatigue, Chills, Edema, Weight gain, Rash, Sweating, Photosensitivity, Dyspnea, Arrhythmia, HTN, Anorexia, NVD, constipation, abd. pain, hunger, Blood cell decreases, Hypoglycemia, SIADH, Arthragia, leg cramps, Drowsiness, nervousness, tremors, insomnia, depression, HA, Tinnitus, blurry vision, Hepatitis, Decreased Libido, Polyuria, hyponatremia