Question 1

Metformin decreases ___ glucose production.

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hepatic

Question 2

Symptoms of lactic acidosis from Metformin may include ___, ___, and shallow rapid breathing.

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confusion, lethargy

Question 3

Colesevelam (Welchol) is a type of ___ that binds to glucose in the GI tract.

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Bile Acid Sequestrants

Question 4

Thiazolidinediones are similar to ___ in their mechanism of action.

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Metformin

Question 5

Another common agent of Thiazolidinediones is ___ (Actos).

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Pioglitazone

Question 6

___ is an agent that mimics the action of amylin, helping to regulate glucose levels.

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Amylin Analog

Question 7

One of the adverse effects of Thiazolidinediones is ___ toxicity.

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Hepatic

Question 8

A serious adverse effect of Metformin is ___ acidosis, which can cause confusion and lethargy.

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lactic

Question 9

___ are agents that increase insulin sensitivity in the body.

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Insulin Sensitizers

Question 10

Thiazolidinediones can lead to ___ acidosis.

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Lactic

Question 11

Thiazolidinediones may have several ___ as side effects.

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side effects

Question 12

___ is a widely used biguanide that helps lower blood sugar levels.

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Metformin

Question 13

Metformin lowers ___ sugar levels.

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blood

Question 14

___ are therapies that enhance the body's response to insulin and improve glucose control.

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Incretin-Based Therapies

Question 15

Thiazolidinediones are also known as ___.

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Glitazones

Question 16

During exercise, patients taking Metformin may experience ___, which is a symptom of lactic acidosis.

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tachycardia

Question 17

___ inhibit carbohydrate absorption in the intestines, helping to control blood sugar levels.

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Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors

Question 18

Metformin is classified as a ___ agent.

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biguanide

Question 19

One common agent of Thiazolidinediones is ___ (Avandia).

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Rosiglitazone

Question 20

___ are a class of drugs that improve insulin sensitivity and are used in Type 2 Diabetes management.

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Thiazolidinediones

Question 21

Metformin is considered a ___ drug for managing type 2 diabetes.

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cornerstone

Question 22

___ are agents that also stimulate insulin secretion but have a shorter duration of action compared to Sulfonylureas.

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Meglitinides

Question 23

Some side effects of Bile Acid Sequestrants include ___ problems.

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GI

Question 24

It takes several ___ for Thiazolidinediones to achieve maximum benefit.

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months

Question 25

Alpha-Glucosidase inhibitors, such as ___ and ___, inhibit glucose absorption from the GI tract.

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Acarbose, miglitol

Question 26

A common adverse effect of Thiazolidinediones is ___ and weight gain.

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Edema

Question 27

___ are a category of agents for Type 2 Diabetes that stimulate insulin secretion.

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Sulfonylureas

Question 28

Bile Acid Sequestrants delay glucose absorption by ___ to glucose in the GI tract.

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binding

Question 29

Metformin increases tissue sensitivity to ___.

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insulin

Question 30

Pramlintide (Symlin) mimics the effects of ___ by delaying gastric emptying.

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amylin

Question 31

One of the side effects of Alpha-Glucosidase inhibitors is ___ problems.

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GI

Question 32

Common gastrointestinal adverse effects of Metformin include ___, ___, and ___.

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nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

Question 33

Amylin analogs, like Pramlintide, help to ___ feelings of satiety.

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increase

Question 34

___ are used to lower blood sugar levels by binding bile acids in the intestine.

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