15 Questions
What is the primary advantage of using metformin as the first-line drug for treating diabetes?
It has a positive effect on body weight and reduces cardiovascular risk
What is the major disadvantage of using sulfonylurea medications?
It promotes hypoglycemia
What is the best way to manage hypoglycemia in a conscious patient?
Oral glucose
What is the benefit of daily exercise in diabetes?
All of the above
What type of meats should be avoided in a diabetic diet?
Higher-fat cuts of meat
What is the primary effect of metformin on body weight?
It reduces body weight
Why are sulphonylureas not the first-line drug for treating diabetes?
They promote hypoglycemia
What is the benefit of combining other drugs with metformin?
To achieve good glycemic control
What is the preferred treatment for a conscious patient with hypoglycemia?
Giving oral glucose
What is the effect of daily exercise on cardiovascular risk factors?
It reduces cardiovascular risk factors
What is the primary effect of combining acarbose and sulphonylureas with metformin?
Achieving good glycemic control
What is the benefit of avoiding poultry with skin in a diabetic diet?
Lowering fat intake
What is the consequence of using sulphonylurea medications without metformin?
Promoted hypoglycemia
What is the significance of daily exercise in a diabetic patient's treatment plan?
It contributes to weight loss and improves well-being
What is the preferred treatment for a patient with hypoglycemia who is unconscious?
Injecting 50 ml of 25% dextrose
Test your knowledge on diabetes mellitus, a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia, and normal blood sugar levels. Learn about insulin secretion, insulin action, and carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism.
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