C. Alcoholics
In which patient population is
Metformin contraindicated in?
A. Diabetics with HA1c < 7.0%
B. Patients older than 50
C. Alcoholics
D. Women suffering from infertility
A. eGFR <30
What lab value suggests metformin
might be contraindicated?
A. eGFR <30
B. Crea 0.8
C. WBC 7.8
D. Bun 17
, B. Thiazolidinediones
What medication is contraindicated to
treat diabetes if a patient already has a
cardiac ejection fraction rate of 40%?
A. Second Generation sulfonyureas
B. Thiazolidinediones
C. Dopamine Agonist
D. Glucosidase Inhibitor
, A. Methimazole
Sabrina is a 35-year-old female who
presents with complaints of fatigue,
anxiety, and palpitations. She has a
long history of obesity and reports
that she is happy that she has lost 23
pounds in the last 2 months. She also
reports that she has trouble sleeping
and her husband complains that she is
keeping the house too cold. Physical
exam reveals slight tachycardia at 104
bpm and a slightly enlarged thyroid.
Thyroid testing reveals
hyperthyroidism or Grave's disease.
Which of the following agents is the
first-line treatment for
hyperthyroidism or Grave's disease?
A. Methimazole
B. Metoprolol
C. Allopurinol
D. Levothyroxine
, C: Oral Metformin
Which of the following medications
would be considered the first line of
treatment for a newly diagnosed
Diabetic patient with adequate renal
and hepatic function?
A: NovoLog Sliding Scale Insulin
B: Liraglutide (Victoza)
C: Oral Metformin
D: Glipizide
B. Insulin
Of the following medications, which
is most likely to cause hypoglycemia?
A. Metformin
B. Insulin
C. Incretin mimetics
D. Thiazolidinediones