Diabetes Medication Safety Quiz
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Which class of medications has been linked to an increased risk of genital infections and UTIs?

  • Thiazolidinediones (TZDs)
  • DPP-4 Inhibitors
  • SGLT2 Inhibitors (correct)
  • GLP-1 Agonists

    • Which diabetes medication has been linked to an increased risk of heart failure?

  • Saxagliptin
  • Thiazolidinediones (TZDs) (correct)
  • GLP-1 Agonists
  • Alogliptin

    • Which diabetes medication has been associated with hepatotoxicity, or liver damage?

  • Pramlintide
  • SGLT2 Inhibitors
  • Thiazolidinediones (TZDs) (correct)
  • Alogliptin

    • Which condition is a potential side effect of insulin, sulfonylureas, meglitinides, and pramlintide?

    <p>Hypoglycemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of medications can lead to hypotension and dehydration?

    <p>SGLT2 Inhibitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diabetes medication can result in hypokalemia, a condition characterized by low potassium levels in the blood?

    <p>Insulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which severe complication is associated with SGLT2 Inhibitors?

    <p>Ketoacidosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diabetes medication is associated with lactic acidosis, a potentially life-threatening condition?

    <p>Metformin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medications have been linked to an increased risk of osteopenia and osteoporosis?

    <p>Canagliflozin and Thiazolidinediones (TZDs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diabetes medication has been associated with an increased risk of pancreatitis?

    <p>GLP-1 Agonists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is Canagliflozin linked to?

    <p>Peripheral Neuropathy, Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), and Foot Ulcers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diabetes medication should individuals with renal insufficiency consider for dose adjustments?

    <p>Metformin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication has been associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer?

    <p>Pioglitazone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of medication has been linked to an increased risk of thyroid cancer, including medullary thyroid carcinoma?

    <p>GLP-1 Agonists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern associated with the use of GLP-1 agonists?

    <p>Thyroid cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication class is known to be associated with an increased risk of gastroparesis and gastrointestinal disorders?

    <p>GLP-1 Agonists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is specifically mentioned for its association with an increased risk of bladder cancer?

    <p>Pioglitazone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern associated with the use of pioglitazone?

    <p>Bladder cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication class is used to stimulate the release of insulin in response to elevated blood sugar levels?

    <p>GLP-1 Agonists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is not mentioned as being associated with any specific cancer risk?

    <p>Metformin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of medication has been linked to an increased risk of thyroid cancer?

    <p>GLP-1 Agonists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should individuals taking pioglitazone be aware of?

    <p>Bladder cancer risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication class has been associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer?

    <p>Thiazolidinediones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern associated with the use of GLP-1 agonists?

    <p>Thyroid cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pioglitazone is associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    GLP-1 agonists have been linked to an increased risk of thyroid cancer, including medullary thyroid carcinoma.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gastroparesis and gastrointestinal disorders are potential safety concerns associated with certain diabetes medications.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The text mentions medications belonging to the class of thiazolidinediones (TZDs) as being linked to cancer risk.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Canagliflozin has been linked to peripheral neuropathy, peripheral arterial disease (PAD), and foot ulcers.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Alogliptin, saxagliptin, and TZDs have been associated with heart failure.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Insulin use has been associated with hepatotoxicity, or liver damage.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: SGLT2 inhibitors have been linked to an increased risk of genital infections and UTIs.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Metformin is associated with lactic acidosis, a potentially life-threatening condition.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Sulfonylureas, meglitinides, TZDs, and insulin use have been associated with weight gain and an increased risk of obesity.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: GLP-1 agonists have been associated with an increased risk of gastroparesis and gastrointestinal disorders.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: DPP-4 inhibitors and GLP-1 agonists have been associated with an increased risk of pancreatitis.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: SGLT2 inhibitors can lead to hypotension and dehydration.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Pramlintide, a drug used to manage diabetes, can lead to gastroparesis.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Individuals with renal insufficiency may need dose adjustments for metformin, SGLT2 inhibitors, exenatide, and glyburide.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Individuals with a severe sulfa allergy should avoid sulfonylureas due to the potential for allergic reactions.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the potential cancer risks associated with pioglitazone and GLP-1 agonists?

    <p>Bladder cancer for pioglitazone and thyroid cancer, including medullary thyroid carcinoma, for GLP-1 agonists.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern associated with the use of pioglitazone?

    <p>Increased risk of bladder cancer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication class is linked to an increased risk of gastroparesis and gastrointestinal disorders?

    <p>GLP-1 agonists.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the potential conditions associated with GLP-1 agonists?

    <p>Thyroid cancer, including medullary thyroid carcinoma.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the potential safety concerns associated with the use of SGLT2 inhibitors?

    <p>Genital infections and UTIs, hypotension, dehydration, and ketoacidosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diabetes medications have been linked to heart failure?

    <p>Thiazolidinediones (TZDs), alogliptin, saxagliptin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is hepatotoxicity, and which medications are associated with this concern?

    <p>Hepatotoxicity is liver damage; TZDs and alogliptin are associated with this concern</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is hypoglycemia, and which medications can lead to this condition?

    <p>Hypoglycemia is abnormally low blood sugar levels; insulin, sulfonylureas, meglitinides, and pramlintide can lead to this condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is hypokalemia, and which medication can result in this condition?

    <p>Hypokalemia is low potassium levels in the blood; insulin use can result in this condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is ketoacidosis, and which medication is associated with this severe complication?

    <p>Ketoacidosis is a rare but severe complication; SGLT2 inhibitors are associated with this condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is lactic acidosis, and which medication is associated with this potentially life-threatening condition?

    <p>Lactic acidosis is a potentially life-threatening condition; metformin use is associated with this condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diabetes medications have been linked to an increased risk of osteopenia and osteoporosis?

    <p>Canagliflozin and TZDs have been linked to this risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is pancreatitis, and which medications have been associated with an increased risk of this condition?

    <p>Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas; DPP-4 inhibitors and GLP-1 agonists have been associated with an increased risk of this condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diabetes medication is specifically linked to peripheral neuropathy, peripheral arterial disease (PAD), and foot ulcers?

    <p>Canagliflozin is specifically linked to these conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What safety concern is associated with the use of sulfonylureas, meglitinides, TZDs, and insulin?

    <p>Weight gain and an increased risk of obesity are associated with the use of these medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In individuals with renal insufficiency, which specific diabetes medications may need dose adjustments?

    <p>Metformin, SGLT2 inhibitors, exenatide, and glyburide may need dose adjustments in individuals with renal insufficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

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