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Which of the following medications would be least likely to
cause hypoglycemia?
a. Glargine
b. Glyburide
c. Repaglinide
d. Metformin - ANSWER-d. Metformin
,Metformin is the only medication of the list which would
not cause hypoglycemia. Choices b & c are drugs that can
cause hypoglycemia if there is no intake of carbohydrates.
Choice a is an insulin that theoretically could cause
hypoglycemia if there is also no intake of carbohydrates.
Which of the following insulins most closely mimics a
steady basil dose when given subcutaneously once daily?
a. Humalog
b. Glargine
c. NPH insulin
d. Humalin - ANSWER-b. Glargine
, Glargine provides a slow steady 22 to 24 hour depot of
insulin without a discrete peak level. This mimics the basal
insulin provided by the old insulin pumps.
What is the mechanism of action of each prototype:
Metformin - ANSWER-regulates the liver's role in glucose
metabolism
What is the mechanism of action of each prototype:
Glargine - ANSWER-supplies steady 24 hour levels of
hormone