Review (Module 6) – Complete Q&A Study
Guide for Endocrine, Reproductive & Urologic
Drugs.
What drug can be used to treat gestational diabetes?
Insulin
What is Fasting Plasma Glucose for someone with diabetes?
Greater than or equal to 126 mg/dL
What is Random Plasma Glucose for someone with diabetes?
Greater than or equal to 200 mg/dL
What's the issue with taking beta blockers if you have Diabetes?
Beta Blockers can mask the symptoms of hypoglycemia
After taking Metformin for three months the patient A1c is still greater than 9.5% what
additional antidiabetic medication should you start them on?
Basal Insulin
After taking Metformin for three months the patient A1c is still greater than 7%, what
additional antidiabetic medication is okay for someone with ASCVD?
GLP-1 Agonist
SGLT2 - inhibitors
After taking Metformin for three months the patient A1c is still greater than 7%, what
additional antidiabetic medication is okay for someone with CHF?
SGLT2 - inhibitors
What antidiabetic medication should be avoided in patients with CHF?
Thiazolinediones
After taking Metformin for three months the patient A1c is still greater than 7%, what
additional antidiabetic medication is okay for someone with chronic kidney disease?
, GLP-1 Agonist
SGLT2 - inhibitors
After taking Metformin for three months the patient A1c is still greater than 7%, what
additional antidiabetic medication is okay for someone who wants to lose weight?
GLP-1 Agonist
DPP-4 inhibitors
SGLT2 inhibitors
Why would patients with DM be weary about taking thiazide diuretics, corticosteroids, and
sympathomimetics?
The medications can increase blood glucose levels
What effects do beta blockers have on insulin?
Beta blockers can mask the symptoms of hypoglycemia and may inhibit the release of insulin of
the pancreas
What are other therapeutic uses of Insulin?
Hyperkalemia
Stress induced hyperglycemia
What is the BP goal for diabetic patients?
The blood pressure goal for diabetics is generally less than 140/90 mm Hg
What type of medications can be given to decrease risk of diabetic neuropathy?
ACE inhibitors (Lisinopril)
ARB (Losartan)
Both can reduce the risk of diabetic nephropathy
Name (3) short-acting insulin?
Insulin Lispro
Insulin Aspart
Insulin Glulisine
What is the name of Intermediate-acting insulin?
NPH Insulin (Humulin N, Novolin N)
Name the 3 long-acting insulins: