PHM350 Midterm Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded

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PHM350 Midterm Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
A1c target for adults with T2D to reduce the risk of CKD and
retinopathy if at low risk of hypoglycemia

Ans: ≤6.5%


A1c target for most adults with T1D or T2D

Ans: ≤7%


A1c target for functionally dependent

Ans: 7.1-8%


A1c target for recurrent severe hypoglycemia and/or hypoglycemia
unawareness

Ans: 7.1-8.5%


A1c target for limited life expectancy

Ans: 7.1-8.5%


A1c target for frail elderly and/or with dementia

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Ans: 7.1-8.5%


preprandial target for A1c = ≤7%

Ans: 4-7 mmol/L


postprandial target for A1c = ≤7%

Ans: 5-10 mmol/L


what drug should be started if patient has symptomatic hyperglycemia
and/or metabolic decompensation?

Ans: insulin


which drug is first-line in T2D patients?

Ans: metformin


metformin MOA

Ans: decrease insulin resistance/increase insulin sensitivity
decrease hepatic gluconeogenesis


metformin AEs

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