MODULE 6 REVIEW - NURS 5334 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% SOLVED 2025
Diagnotic criteria for Diabetes - Fasting glucose - casual glucose - A1c - ANSWERfasting glucose 126 Casual glucose 200 A1c 6.5 or What is an example of a biguanide? - ANSWERMetformin How do biguanides work? - ANSWER-inhibits hepatic gluconeogenesis -reduces glucose absorption in the gut - sensitizes insulin receptors in target tissues How do sulfonureas work? - ANSWERpromote insulin release What are some examples of sulfonureas? - ANSWERtolbutamide, tolazamide, glipizide, glyburide How do thiazolidinediones work? - ANSWERreduces insulin resistance and decreases glucose production What are some examples of thiazolidinediones (glitazones)? - ANSWERRosiglitazone, poglitazone What is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor? - ANSWERenhances incretin which stimulates insulin and suppresses postprandial glucagon What are some examples of DDP-4 inhibitors? (gliptins) - ANSWERsitagliptin, saxagliptin, linagliptin, alogliptin
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