NR 565 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE WITH LATEST CORRECT SOLUTIONS

NR 565 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE WITH LATEST CORRECT SOLUTIONS Glycemic Goals in DM2 - CORRECT-ANSWERS Blood glucose of 80-130 before meals, 180 or less 1-2 hrs post meals, A1C under 7. Long term goals are to manage BG and preveny long term complications. Preventing Diabetic Nephropathy - CORRECT-ANSWERS ACE inhibitors, such as lisinopril. Or ARBs such as losartan if patient cannot tolerate ACEs ADAs Stepped Care Approach to DM Treatment - CORRECT-ANSWERS 1. Lifestyle changes plus metformin. 2. Lifestyle plus metformin plus a second drug (GLP-1) 3. Lifestyle plus metformin plus 2 more drugs based on patient characteristics. For example, add SGLT2 inhibitor for patients with cardiovascular or renal disease.