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What enzyme is responsible for controlling the use of glucose, protein, and fat?
What enzyme is responsible for controlling the use of glucose, protein, and fat?
- Lipase
- Glucagon
- Insulin (correct)
- Amylase
Which type of insulin is typically used for rapid coverage of blood sugar during meals?
Which type of insulin is typically used for rapid coverage of blood sugar during meals?
- Rapid-acting insulin (correct)
- Intermediate acting insulin
- Long-acting insulin
- Mixed insulins
What is the recommended treatment for hypoglycemia (insulin reaction)?
What is the recommended treatment for hypoglycemia (insulin reaction)?
- 1 mg IV glucose
- 10 - 15 grams of simple carbohydrates (correct)
- Glucagon
- Regular insulin
What are the signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia (diabetic coma, ketoacidosis)?
What are the signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia (diabetic coma, ketoacidosis)?
What does lipodystrophy refer to in the context of diabetes management?
What does lipodystrophy refer to in the context of diabetes management?
What is the primary cause of diabetic coma and ketoacidosis?
What is the primary cause of diabetic coma and ketoacidosis?
What is the purpose of glucagon in the treatment of hypoglycemia?
What is the purpose of glucagon in the treatment of hypoglycemia?
How is insulin resistance characterized in the context of diabetes?
How is insulin resistance characterized in the context of diabetes?
What is a key factor in determining the dose of insulin for an individual?
What is a key factor in determining the dose of insulin for an individual?
Which medication should be used for blood sugar levels below 60 mg/dL?
Which medication should be used for blood sugar levels below 60 mg/dL?
What is the main benefit of using rapid-acting insulin?
What is the main benefit of using rapid-acting insulin?
What is the normal range for glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c)?
What is the normal range for glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c)?
What is the storage duration for an opened pre-filled syringe?
What is the storage duration for an opened pre-filled syringe?
What is the indication for using Incretin Mimetics?
What is the indication for using Incretin Mimetics?
Which drug blocks glucose reabsorption in the kidney?
Which drug blocks glucose reabsorption in the kidney?
What is the action of Amylin Analogues / amylinomimetics?
What is the action of Amylin Analogues / amylinomimetics?
Which Sulfonylurea is considered first generation?
Which Sulfonylurea is considered first generation?
What is the main function of the hormone produced by the beta cells of the pancreas?
What is the main function of the hormone produced by the beta cells of the pancreas?
Which type of insulin is classified as semi-synthetic?
Which type of insulin is classified as semi-synthetic?
What is the primary cause of hypoglycemia (insulin reaction)?
What is the primary cause of hypoglycemia (insulin reaction)?
What are the signs and symptoms associated with hyperglycemia (diabetic coma, ketoacidosis)?
What are the signs and symptoms associated with hyperglycemia (diabetic coma, ketoacidosis)?
What is the role of glucagon in the treatment of hypoglycemia?
What is the role of glucagon in the treatment of hypoglycemia?
What are the potential causes of lipodystrophy in the context of diabetes management?
What are the potential causes of lipodystrophy in the context of diabetes management?
What is used as a treatment for hyperglycemia (diabetic coma, ketoacidosis)?
What is used as a treatment for hyperglycemia (diabetic coma, ketoacidosis)?
What is a major benefit of using rapid-acting insulin?
What is a major benefit of using rapid-acting insulin?
Which enzyme is responsible for controlling the use of glucose, protein, and fat?
Which enzyme is responsible for controlling the use of glucose, protein, and fat?
What should be assessed half an hour before meals and at bedtime?
What should be assessed half an hour before meals and at bedtime?
Which medication is used to treat hypoglycemia when the patient is unable to consume carbohydrates?
Which medication is used to treat hypoglycemia when the patient is unable to consume carbohydrates?
What is the storage duration for an opened pre-filled syringe?
What is the storage duration for an opened pre-filled syringe?
Which medication is used to block glucose reabsorption in the kidney?
Which medication is used to block glucose reabsorption in the kidney?
At what age are children typically able to self-administer medication for diabetes?
At what age are children typically able to self-administer medication for diabetes?
What action do Incretin Mimetics have in the body?
What action do Incretin Mimetics have in the body?
Which medication is used to stimulate insulin release from the pancreas and has an adverse effect of hypoglycemia and hepatotoxicity?
Which medication is used to stimulate insulin release from the pancreas and has an adverse effect of hypoglycemia and hepatotoxicity?
What is a potential adverse effect of taking pioglitazone, metformin (Actoplus met)?
What is a potential adverse effect of taking pioglitazone, metformin (Actoplus met)?
What are the properties of protein in insulin?
What are the properties of protein in insulin?
What is the most appropriate action when blood sugar is less than 60 mg/dL?
What is the most appropriate action when blood sugar is less than 60 mg/dL?
What is the primary cause of lipodystrophy in the context of diabetes management?
What is the primary cause of lipodystrophy in the context of diabetes management?
What is the role of glucagon in the treatment of hypoglycemia?
What is the role of glucagon in the treatment of hypoglycemia?
What enzyme is responsible for controlling the use of glucose, protein, and fat?
What enzyme is responsible for controlling the use of glucose, protein, and fat?
What enzyme is responsible for controlling the use of glucose, protein, and fat?
What enzyme is responsible for controlling the use of glucose, protein, and fat?
What is a potential adverse effect of taking pioglitazone?
What is a potential adverse effect of taking pioglitazone?
What drug is used to treat hyperglycemia (diabetic coma, ketoacidosis)?
What drug is used to treat hyperglycemia (diabetic coma, ketoacidosis)?
What is the normal range for glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c)?
What is the normal range for glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c)?
Which medication is used to block glucose reabsorption in the kidney?
Which medication is used to block glucose reabsorption in the kidney?
At what age are children typically able to self-administer medication for diabetes?
At what age are children typically able to self-administer medication for diabetes?
What enzyme do Incretin Enhancer drugs inhibit the breakdown of?
What enzyme do Incretin Enhancer drugs inhibit the breakdown of?
What is the action of Amylin Analogues/amylinomimetics?
What is the action of Amylin Analogues/amylinomimetics?
What medication is used to decrease insulin resistance and increase insulin sensitivity?
What medication is used to decrease insulin resistance and increase insulin sensitivity?
What is the adverse effect of sulfonylureas that requires monitoring of liver profile?
What is the adverse effect of sulfonylureas that requires monitoring of liver profile?
Which drug should be administered at the first bite of a meal?
Which drug should be administered at the first bite of a meal?
What is the adverse effect of Incretin Mimetics that is related to the gastrointestinal system?
What is the adverse effect of Incretin Mimetics that is related to the gastrointestinal system?
What action do Thiazolidinediones have in the body?
What action do Thiazolidinediones have in the body?
What is the storage duration for an opened pre-filled syringe?
What is the storage duration for an opened pre-filled syringe?
What is the primary adverse effect of taking pioglitazone and metformin (Actoplus met)?
What is the primary adverse effect of taking pioglitazone and metformin (Actoplus met)?
What is the recommended storage duration for an opened pre-filled syringe?
What is the recommended storage duration for an opened pre-filled syringe?
Which drug is used to decrease insulin resistance and increase insulin sensitivity?
Which drug is used to decrease insulin resistance and increase insulin sensitivity?
What is the primary adverse effect of taking pioglitazone?
What is the primary adverse effect of taking pioglitazone?
At what age are children typically able to self-administer medication for diabetes?
At what age are children typically able to self-administer medication for diabetes?
Which drug should be administered at the first bite of a meal?
Which drug should be administered at the first bite of a meal?
What enzyme do Incretin Enhancer drugs inhibit the breakdown of?
What enzyme do Incretin Enhancer drugs inhibit the breakdown of?
What is the main action of Amylin Analogues/amylinomimetics?
What is the main action of Amylin Analogues/amylinomimetics?
What is the role of glucagon in the treatment of hypoglycemia?
What is the role of glucagon in the treatment of hypoglycemia?
What enzyme do Incretin Enhancer drugs inhibit the breakdown of?
What enzyme do Incretin Enhancer drugs inhibit the breakdown of?
What is the primary cause of diabetic coma and ketoacidosis?
What is the primary cause of diabetic coma and ketoacidosis?
What is the main function of the hormone produced by the beta cells of the pancreas?
What is the main function of the hormone produced by the beta cells of the pancreas?
What is the action of Amylin Analogues/amylinomimetics?
What is the action of Amylin Analogues/amylinomimetics?
What is a major benefit of using rapid-acting insulin?
What is a major benefit of using rapid-acting insulin?
What is the indication for using Incretin Mimetics?
What is the indication for using Incretin Mimetics?
Study Notes
- Antidiabetic medications are used to control blood sugar levels in individuals with diabetes.
- These medications can be derived from animals (extracted from beef and pork) or synthetically produced.
- Synthetic insulins include humulin and semi-synthetic insulins like Novolin.
- Insulins come in different strengths and forms, including syringes, prefilled pens, and various types of pumps for subcutaneous (SQ), intravenous (IV), and inhalation administration.
- Rapid-acting, short-acting, intermediate-acting, and long-acting insulins are classified based on their onset, peak, and duration.
- Insulin doses are determined by healthcare professionals and based on blood sugar and urine glucose levels.
- Insulin coverage is recommended for before and after meals, with different doses suggested based on blood sugar levels.
- Causes for too much insulin or wrong type, delay or omission of food, too much exercise, illness, diarrhea, and vomiting, or excessive alcohol consumption can lead to hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.
- Symptoms of hypoglycemia include nausea, diarrhea, hunger, inability to concentrate, confusion, nervousness, anxiety, tremors, tachycardia, pale, cold, and clammy skin, tiredness, drowsiness, lethargy, and coma.
- Symptoms of hyperglycemia include nausea, abdominal pain, distension, anorexia, dry mouth, irritability, hot, flushed skin, fruity odor to breath, Kussmaul's respiration, and urinary output.
- Treatment for hypoglycemia involves consuming 10-15 grams of simple carbohydrates, followed by complex carbohydrates within an hour. In severe cases, glucagon may be administered.
- Treatment for hyperglycemia involves regular insulin and correcting fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
- Insulin therapy requires careful coordination of blood sugar testing, drug administration, diet, and exercise, as well as regular monitoring and adjustments.
- Common side effects of insulin therapy include allergic reactions, lipodystrophy, insulin resistance, and hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia caused by incorrect dosing, insulin types, or external factors.
- Other antidiabetic medications include sulfonylureas, meglitinides, biquinides, alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, thiazolidinediones, incretin mimetics, dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors, and amylin analogues/amylinomimetics.
- These medications have various actions and indications, including stimulating insulin release, reducing hepatic glucose production, increasing insulin sensitivity, and slowing carbohydrate digestion.
- Side effects and cautions include hypoglycemia, hepatotoxicity, photosensitivity, fetal abnormalities, and interactions with other medications.
- These medications should be monitored closely for effectiveness and potential side effects, with regular blood sugar testing and healthcare professional consultations.
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Test your knowledge about antidiabetic medications, including hormones produced by the pancreas, synthetic and semi-synthetic types, strengths, administration methods such as syringes, prefilled pens, and different injection sites and techniques.
