56 Questions
Which class of medications has been linked to an increased risk of genital infections and UTIs?
SGLT2 Inhibitors
Which diabetes medication has been linked to an increased risk of heart failure?
Thiazolidinediones (TZDs)
Which diabetes medication has been associated with hepatotoxicity, or liver damage?
Thiazolidinediones (TZDs)
Which condition is a potential side effect of insulin, sulfonylureas, meglitinides, and pramlintide?
Hypoglycemia
Which class of medications can lead to hypotension and dehydration?
SGLT2 Inhibitors
Which diabetes medication can result in hypokalemia, a condition characterized by low potassium levels in the blood?
Insulin
Which severe complication is associated with SGLT2 Inhibitors?
Ketoacidosis
Which diabetes medication is associated with lactic acidosis, a potentially life-threatening condition?
Metformin
Which medications have been linked to an increased risk of osteopenia and osteoporosis?
Canagliflozin and Thiazolidinediones (TZDs)
Which diabetes medication has been associated with an increased risk of pancreatitis?
GLP-1 Agonists
Which condition is Canagliflozin linked to?
Peripheral Neuropathy, Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), and Foot Ulcers
Which diabetes medication should individuals with renal insufficiency consider for dose adjustments?
Metformin
Which medication has been associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer?
Pioglitazone
Which class of medication has been linked to an increased risk of thyroid cancer, including medullary thyroid carcinoma?
GLP-1 Agonists
What is the primary concern associated with the use of GLP-1 agonists?
Thyroid cancer
Which medication class is known to be associated with an increased risk of gastroparesis and gastrointestinal disorders?
GLP-1 Agonists
Which medication is specifically mentioned for its association with an increased risk of bladder cancer?
Pioglitazone
What is the primary concern associated with the use of pioglitazone?
Bladder cancer
Which medication class is used to stimulate the release of insulin in response to elevated blood sugar levels?
GLP-1 Agonists
Which medication is not mentioned as being associated with any specific cancer risk?
Metformin
Which class of medication has been linked to an increased risk of thyroid cancer?
GLP-1 Agonists
What should individuals taking pioglitazone be aware of?
Bladder cancer risk
Which medication class has been associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer?
Thiazolidinediones
What is the primary concern associated with the use of GLP-1 agonists?
Thyroid cancer
Pioglitazone is associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer.
True
GLP-1 agonists have been linked to an increased risk of thyroid cancer, including medullary thyroid carcinoma.
True
Gastroparesis and gastrointestinal disorders are potential safety concerns associated with certain diabetes medications.
True
The text mentions medications belonging to the class of thiazolidinediones (TZDs) as being linked to cancer risk.
True
True or false: Canagliflozin has been linked to peripheral neuropathy, peripheral arterial disease (PAD), and foot ulcers.
True
True or false: Alogliptin, saxagliptin, and TZDs have been associated with heart failure.
True
True or false: Insulin use has been associated with hepatotoxicity, or liver damage.
False
True or false: SGLT2 inhibitors have been linked to an increased risk of genital infections and UTIs.
True
True or false: Metformin is associated with lactic acidosis, a potentially life-threatening condition.
True
True or false: Sulfonylureas, meglitinides, TZDs, and insulin use have been associated with weight gain and an increased risk of obesity.
True
True or false: GLP-1 agonists have been associated with an increased risk of gastroparesis and gastrointestinal disorders.
True
True or false: DPP-4 inhibitors and GLP-1 agonists have been associated with an increased risk of pancreatitis.
True
True or false: SGLT2 inhibitors can lead to hypotension and dehydration.
True
True or false: Pramlintide, a drug used to manage diabetes, can lead to gastroparesis.
True
True or false: Individuals with renal insufficiency may need dose adjustments for metformin, SGLT2 inhibitors, exenatide, and glyburide.
True
True or false: Individuals with a severe sulfa allergy should avoid sulfonylureas due to the potential for allergic reactions.
True
What are the potential cancer risks associated with pioglitazone and GLP-1 agonists?
Bladder cancer for pioglitazone and thyroid cancer, including medullary thyroid carcinoma, for GLP-1 agonists.
What is the primary concern associated with the use of pioglitazone?
Increased risk of bladder cancer.
Which medication class is linked to an increased risk of gastroparesis and gastrointestinal disorders?
GLP-1 agonists.
What are the potential conditions associated with GLP-1 agonists?
Thyroid cancer, including medullary thyroid carcinoma.
What are the potential safety concerns associated with the use of SGLT2 inhibitors?
Genital infections and UTIs, hypotension, dehydration, and ketoacidosis
Which diabetes medications have been linked to heart failure?
Thiazolidinediones (TZDs), alogliptin, saxagliptin
What is hepatotoxicity, and which medications are associated with this concern?
Hepatotoxicity is liver damage; TZDs and alogliptin are associated with this concern
What is hypoglycemia, and which medications can lead to this condition?
Hypoglycemia is abnormally low blood sugar levels; insulin, sulfonylureas, meglitinides, and pramlintide can lead to this condition
What is hypokalemia, and which medication can result in this condition?
Hypokalemia is low potassium levels in the blood; insulin use can result in this condition
What is ketoacidosis, and which medication is associated with this severe complication?
Ketoacidosis is a rare but severe complication; SGLT2 inhibitors are associated with this condition
What is lactic acidosis, and which medication is associated with this potentially life-threatening condition?
Lactic acidosis is a potentially life-threatening condition; metformin use is associated with this condition
Which diabetes medications have been linked to an increased risk of osteopenia and osteoporosis?
Canagliflozin and TZDs have been linked to this risk
What is pancreatitis, and which medications have been associated with an increased risk of this condition?
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas; DPP-4 inhibitors and GLP-1 agonists have been associated with an increased risk of this condition
Which diabetes medication is specifically linked to peripheral neuropathy, peripheral arterial disease (PAD), and foot ulcers?
Canagliflozin is specifically linked to these conditions
What safety concern is associated with the use of sulfonylureas, meglitinides, TZDs, and insulin?
Weight gain and an increased risk of obesity are associated with the use of these medications
In individuals with renal insufficiency, which specific diabetes medications may need dose adjustments?
Metformin, SGLT2 inhibitors, exenatide, and glyburide may need dose adjustments in individuals with renal insufficiency
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