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What is the effect of decreasing caloric intake and increasing physical activity on insulin needs?
What is the effect of decreasing caloric intake and increasing physical activity on insulin needs?
- Insulin needs are decreased (correct)
- Insulin needs remain the same
- Insulin therapy is no longer necessary
- Insulin needs are increased
What is the primary mechanism of action of biguanides such as metformin?
What is the primary mechanism of action of biguanides such as metformin?
- Stimulating insulin release
- Increasing insulin resistance
- Delaying carbohydrate absorption
- Reducing glucose production in the liver and increasing insulin sensitivity (correct)
Which oral antidiabetic medication is also chemically related to sulfonamide antibacterial medications?
Which oral antidiabetic medication is also chemically related to sulfonamide antibacterial medications?
- Metformin
- Acarbose
- Rosiglitazone
- Glyburide (correct)
What is a common side effect of thiazolidinediones such as rosiglitazone?
What is a common side effect of thiazolidinediones such as rosiglitazone?
Which oral antidiabetic medication acts on the intestine to delay carbohydrate absorption?
Which oral antidiabetic medication acts on the intestine to delay carbohydrate absorption?
What is a unique feature of meglitinides such as repaglinide compared to sulfonylureas?
What is a unique feature of meglitinides such as repaglinide compared to sulfonylureas?
What is the primary mechanism of action of sitagliptin in the management of diabetes?
What is the primary mechanism of action of sitagliptin in the management of diabetes?
Which of the following medications is used as an adjunctive therapy to regulate glucose postprandial in type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
Which of the following medications is used as an adjunctive therapy to regulate glucose postprandial in type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
Which of the following signs or symptoms is NOT associated with hypothyroidism?
Which of the following signs or symptoms is NOT associated with hypothyroidism?
What is the primary indication for the use of propylthiouracil?
What is the primary indication for the use of propylthiouracil?
What is the primary mechanism of action of exenatide in the management of type 2 diabetes?
What is the primary mechanism of action of exenatide in the management of type 2 diabetes?
Which of the following laboratory tests is elevated in hypothyroidism?
Which of the following laboratory tests is elevated in hypothyroidism?
What is the primary reason for 'tight control' being more important in Type 1 diabetes compared to Type 2 diabetes?
What is the primary reason for 'tight control' being more important in Type 1 diabetes compared to Type 2 diabetes?
Which of the following insulin types does not have a peak action?
Which of the following insulin types does not have a peak action?
What is the primary factor that influences the dosage schedule of insulin therapy?
What is the primary factor that influences the dosage schedule of insulin therapy?
What is the advantage of using premixed vials in insulin therapy?
What is the advantage of using premixed vials in insulin therapy?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that increases insulin needs?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that increases insulin needs?
What is the recommended method of administration for insulin therapy?
What is the recommended method of administration for insulin therapy?
What is the primary advantage of using gliptins in diabetes management?
What is the primary advantage of using gliptins in diabetes management?
What is the mechanism of action of amylin analogs in diabetes management?
What is the mechanism of action of amylin analogs in diabetes management?
What is the primary indication for the use of levothyroxine in thyroid disorders?
What is the primary indication for the use of levothyroxine in thyroid disorders?
What is the effect of incretin mimetics on the pancreas in diabetes management?
What is the effect of incretin mimetics on the pancreas in diabetes management?
Which oral antidiabetic medication is used to stimulate the pancreas to secrete insulin based on food intake?
Which oral antidiabetic medication is used to stimulate the pancreas to secrete insulin based on food intake?
What is the primary side effect of gliptins in diabetes management?
What is the primary side effect of gliptins in diabetes management?
What is the primary mechanism of action of pramlintide in diabetes management?
What is the primary mechanism of action of pramlintide in diabetes management?
What is the primary laboratory test used to diagnose hypothyroidism?
What is the primary laboratory test used to diagnose hypothyroidism?
What is the primary cause of sustained hyperglycemia in diabetes mellitus?
What is the primary cause of sustained hyperglycemia in diabetes mellitus?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Type 1 diabetes?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Type 1 diabetes?
What is the primary difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?
What is the primary difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?
What is a common complication of uncontrolled diabetes?
What is a common complication of uncontrolled diabetes?
Which of the following oral antidiabetic medications acts on the intestine to delay carbohydrate absorption?
Which of the following oral antidiabetic medications acts on the intestine to delay carbohydrate absorption?
What is the primary mechanism of action of incretin mimetics in the management of diabetes?
What is the primary mechanism of action of incretin mimetics in the management of diabetes?
What is the primary indication for the use of insulin therapy in Type 2 diabetes?
What is the primary indication for the use of insulin therapy in Type 2 diabetes?
Which of the following is a long-term complication of uncontrolled diabetes?
Which of the following is a long-term complication of uncontrolled diabetes?
In Type 2 diabetes, what is the primary advantage of initiating treatment with lifestyle measures and metformin?
In Type 2 diabetes, what is the primary advantage of initiating treatment with lifestyle measures and metformin?
What is the primary difference between short-acting and long-acting insulins?
What is the primary difference between short-acting and long-acting insulins?
Which of the following is a factor that increases insulin needs in a patient with diabetes?
Which of the following is a factor that increases insulin needs in a patient with diabetes?
What is the primary advantage of using insulin pens and injectors in insulin therapy?
What is the primary advantage of using insulin pens and injectors in insulin therapy?
In diabetes management, when is the peak action of insulin most likely to occur?
In diabetes management, when is the peak action of insulin most likely to occur?
What is the primary difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in terms of treatment?
What is the primary difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in terms of treatment?
How is insulin typically stored?
How is insulin typically stored?
What is the primary purpose of using a sliding scale in insulin therapy?
What is the primary purpose of using a sliding scale in insulin therapy?
What is the primary mechanism of action of Hemoglobin A1C in diagnosing diabetes?
What is the primary mechanism of action of Hemoglobin A1C in diagnosing diabetes?
What is the primary consequence of diabetic nephropathy?
What is the primary consequence of diabetic nephropathy?
What is the primary benefit of self-monitoring blood sugar levels with a glucometer in diabetes management?
What is the primary benefit of self-monitoring blood sugar levels with a glucometer in diabetes management?
What is the primary consequence of gastroparesis in diabetes?
What is the primary consequence of gastroparesis in diabetes?
What is the primary reason for recommending regular foot checks in diabetes management?
What is the primary reason for recommending regular foot checks in diabetes management?
What is the primary benefit of oral glucose tolerance testing in diabetes diagnosis?
What is the primary benefit of oral glucose tolerance testing in diabetes diagnosis?
What is the primary mechanism of action of diabetic neuropathy?
What is the primary mechanism of action of diabetic neuropathy?
What is the primary consequence of hypertension in diabetes?
What is the primary consequence of hypertension in diabetes?
What is the effect of weight reduction on insulin needs?
What is the effect of weight reduction on insulin needs?
Which of the following oral antidiabetic medications does not cause hypoglycemia?
Which of the following oral antidiabetic medications does not cause hypoglycemia?
What is the primary benefit of using biguanides in younger and obese patients?
What is the primary benefit of using biguanides in younger and obese patients?
Which of the following oral antidiabetic medications is chemically related to sulfonamide antibacterial medications?
Which of the following oral antidiabetic medications is chemically related to sulfonamide antibacterial medications?
What is the primary mechanism of action of meglitinides?
What is the primary mechanism of action of meglitinides?
What is the primary advantage of using thiazolidinediones in the treatment of type 2 diabetes?
What is the primary advantage of using thiazolidinediones in the treatment of type 2 diabetes?
Which of the following oral antidiabetic medications acts on the intestine to delay carbohydrate absorption?
Which of the following oral antidiabetic medications acts on the intestine to delay carbohydrate absorption?
What is the primary side effect of lactic acidosis, a rare but serious side effect of metformin?
What is the primary side effect of lactic acidosis, a rare but serious side effect of metformin?
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