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What is the primary effect of sitagliptin, a type of peptidase inhibitor?
What is the primary effect of sitagliptin, a type of peptidase inhibitor?
- Stimulating the pancreas to secrete insulin
- Regulating glucose post prandial
- Replacing thyroid hormone in hypothyroidism
- Minimizing the rate of inactivation of the hormone that stimulates insulin release (correct)
What is the primary benefit of pramlintide, an amylin analog, when given with mealtime insulin?
What is the primary benefit of pramlintide, an amylin analog, when given with mealtime insulin?
- Regulating glucose post prandial (correct)
- Reducing the risk of hypoglycemia
- Replacing thyroid hormone in hypothyroidism
- Stimulating the pancreas to secrete insulin
Which type of diabetes is exenatide, an incretin mimetic, typically used to treat?
Which type of diabetes is exenatide, an incretin mimetic, typically used to treat?
- Type 1 diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Gestational diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes (correct)
What is a common side effect of sitagliptin, a type of peptidase inhibitor?
What is a common side effect of sitagliptin, a type of peptidase inhibitor?
What is the primary mechanism of action of exenatide, an incretin mimetic?
What is the primary mechanism of action of exenatide, an incretin mimetic?
Which of the following is NOT a type of oral antidiabetic?
Which of the following is NOT a type of oral antidiabetic?
What is the primary difference in the treatment approach between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?
What is the primary difference in the treatment approach between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?
What is the benefit of 'tight control' in diabetes management?
What is the benefit of 'tight control' in diabetes management?
What is the characteristic of long-duration insulins?
What is the characteristic of long-duration insulins?
What is the purpose of a sliding scale in insulin therapy?
What is the purpose of a sliding scale in insulin therapy?
What is the effect of increased caloric intake on insulin needs?
What is the effect of increased caloric intake on insulin needs?
What is the recommended administration route for insulin therapy?
What is the recommended administration route for insulin therapy?
What is the effect of decreased caloric intake on insulin needs?
What is the effect of decreased caloric intake on insulin needs?
Which oral drug is known to prevent diabetes, especially in younger and obese patients?
Which oral drug is known to prevent diabetes, especially in younger and obese patients?
What is the mechanism of action of sulfonylureas?
What is the mechanism of action of sulfonylureas?
Which side effect is unique to metformin?
Which side effect is unique to metformin?
What is the mechanism of action of meglitinides?
What is the mechanism of action of meglitinides?
Which oral drug is an insulin sensitizer?
Which oral drug is an insulin sensitizer?
