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Question:
Which of the following statements is true?
a. -The American Diabetes Association defines diabetes as a Fasting Blood
Glucose greater than 180mg/dl
b. -Hypoglycemia is defined as a blood glucose less than 100mg/dl in
combination with symptoms.
c. -Symptoms of hypoglycemia include confusion, irritability, tremor,
sweating.
d. -A Hemoglobin A1c represents the average glucose levels over the last 6
months.
Answer:
Symptoms of hypoglycemia include confusion, irritability, tremor, sweating
,Question:
T/F:
A typical goal blood glucose for a diabetic patient taken 2 hours after a meal is
<180mg/dl.
Answer:
True
Question:
Name the oral antidiabetic that is considered first line treatment in patients
with type 2 diabetes.
Answer:
Metformin
Question:
Name the oldest class of oral antidiabetics.
Answer:
Sulfonylureas
, Question:
Describe the mechanism of action of two different classes of oral antidiabetic
medications.
Answer:
Sulfonylureas: stimulates insulin release from beta cells
TZDs: enhances insulin receptors sensitivity
Question:
Match the drug class to the mechanism of actions:
-TZDs production
-DPP IV Inhibitors
-Amylin agonists
-Sulfonulureas
-Biguanides
Answer:
-Enhances the sensitivity of insulin receptors
-Prevents the breakdown of Incretin
-Slows gastric emptying, glucagon secretion and glucose
-Stimulates the release of insulin from beta cells
-Decreases glucose production in the liver