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A patient with type II diabetes is experiencing morning hypoglycemia. What would be the most likely response to this problem?
A patient with type II diabetes is experiencing morning hypoglycemia. What would be the most likely response to this problem?
- Increase in insulin intake
- Decrease in insulin intake (correct)
- No change in insulin intake
- Skipping a meal
Which of the following medications is most likely to cause excessive hypoglycemia in a patient with type II diabetes?
Which of the following medications is most likely to cause excessive hypoglycemia in a patient with type II diabetes?
- SGLT2 inhibitor
- Thiazolidinediones
- Metformin
- Sulfonylureas (correct)
What is the mechanism by which metformin reduces blood sugar levels?
What is the mechanism by which metformin reduces blood sugar levels?
- By increasing insulin secretion
- By decreasing hepatic output (correct)
- By increasing hepatic output
- By stimulating the release of glucagon
A patient with type II diabetes is scheduled to undergo a tooth extraction that will reduce food intake. What adjustment should be made to their medication regimen on the day of the procedure?
A patient with type II diabetes is scheduled to undergo a tooth extraction that will reduce food intake. What adjustment should be made to their medication regimen on the day of the procedure?
What is a characteristic of glargine insulin?
What is a characteristic of glargine insulin?
Which of the following medications is most likely to cause hypoglycemia in an individual who skips a meal?
Which of the following medications is most likely to cause hypoglycemia in an individual who skips a meal?
What is the primary mechanism by which metformin reduces blood sugar levels?
What is the primary mechanism by which metformin reduces blood sugar levels?
What is the primary advantage of using human regular insulin over insulin analogs?
What is the primary advantage of using human regular insulin over insulin analogs?
What is the primary benefit of using glipizide in the treatment of type II diabetes?
What is the primary benefit of using glipizide in the treatment of type II diabetes?
What is a common adverse effect of insulin therapy?
What is a common adverse effect of insulin therapy?
Which of the following medications reduces plasma glucose levels by inhibiting the reabsorption of glucose by the kidney?
Which of the following medications reduces plasma glucose levels by inhibiting the reabsorption of glucose by the kidney?
What is the primary mechanism of action of Thiazolidinediones, such as pioglitazone?
What is the primary mechanism of action of Thiazolidinediones, such as pioglitazone?
Which of the following medications is taken during the first part of a meal to delay the absorption of dietary carbohydrates?
Which of the following medications is taken during the first part of a meal to delay the absorption of dietary carbohydrates?
Which of the following insulin preparations provides a faster response and shorter duration of action?
Which of the following insulin preparations provides a faster response and shorter duration of action?
Which of the following medications is most likely to cause excessive hypoglycemia due to increased insulin secretion?
Which of the following medications is most likely to cause excessive hypoglycemia due to increased insulin secretion?
What is the most likely cause of infective endocarditis from the oral cavity?
What is the most likely cause of infective endocarditis from the oral cavity?
What is a risk associated with beta-lactam prophylaxis prior to dental procedures?
What is a risk associated with beta-lactam prophylaxis prior to dental procedures?
What is a characteristic of penicillin-induced allergies?
What is a characteristic of penicillin-induced allergies?
What is the recommended antibiotic for oral prophylaxis in a patient with a history of Type 1 hypersensitivity reaction to penicillin?
What is the recommended antibiotic for oral prophylaxis in a patient with a history of Type 1 hypersensitivity reaction to penicillin?
Why was clindamycin replaced with doxycycline as recommended IE prophylaxis in patients with Type 1 penicillin allergy?
Why was clindamycin replaced with doxycycline as recommended IE prophylaxis in patients with Type 1 penicillin allergy?
What is the recommended treatment for symptomatic endocarditis due to moderately penicillin-resistant streptococci?
What is the recommended treatment for symptomatic endocarditis due to moderately penicillin-resistant streptococci?
Which cardiac condition requires prophylactic antibiotics before a dental procedure according to the 2007/8 AHA/ACC guidelines?
Which cardiac condition requires prophylactic antibiotics before a dental procedure according to the 2007/8 AHA/ACC guidelines?
What is the mechanism of action of glucocorticoids in reducing inflammation?
What is the mechanism of action of glucocorticoids in reducing inflammation?
What is the recommended medication for a male patient with allergic rhinitis who wishes to minimize sedation?
What is the recommended medication for a male patient with allergic rhinitis who wishes to minimize sedation?
Which medication causes the longest duration of increased gastric pH after a single conventional oral dose?
Which medication causes the longest duration of increased gastric pH after a single conventional oral dose?
Which laxative can produce the most rapid onset with the greatest increase in fecal water content?
Which laxative can produce the most rapid onset with the greatest increase in fecal water content?
Which medication is most suitable for rapid reversal of acute bronchospasm in a teenager with a history of asthma?
Which medication is most suitable for rapid reversal of acute bronchospasm in a teenager with a history of asthma?
What is a toxic effect of chronic exposure to nitrous oxide?
What is a toxic effect of chronic exposure to nitrous oxide?
What is the appropriate antidote for an overdose of a benzodiazepine?
What is the appropriate antidote for an overdose of a benzodiazepine?
Which of the following substances induces CYP450 enzymes?
Which of the following substances induces CYP450 enzymes?
What is a toxic effect of chronic exposure to an organic mercurial such as ethylmercury and methylmercury?
What is a toxic effect of chronic exposure to an organic mercurial such as ethylmercury and methylmercury?
