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Which of the following oral antidiabetic medications minimizes the rate of inactivation of the hormone that stimulates insulin release?
Which of the following oral antidiabetic medications minimizes the rate of inactivation of the hormone that stimulates insulin release?
- Sitagliptin (correct)
- Exenatide
- Levothyroxine
- Pramlintide
What is the primary benefit of using sitagliptin in diabetes management?
What is the primary benefit of using sitagliptin in diabetes management?
- Increased insulin sensitivity
- Improved glucose absorption in the gut
- Enhanced pancreatic insulin secretion
- Reduced risk of hypoglycemia (correct)
Which type of diabetes is pramlintide typically used in?
Which type of diabetes is pramlintide typically used in?
- Type 1 diabetes only
- Both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes (correct)
- Gestational diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes only
What is the primary mechanism of action of exenatide in diabetes management?
What is the primary mechanism of action of exenatide in diabetes management?
What is the typical administration of pramlintide in diabetes management?
What is the typical administration of pramlintide in diabetes management?
What is a key distinction between the treatment of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?
What is a key distinction between the treatment of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?
What is the primary advantage of using sitagliptin over other antidiabetic medications?
What is the primary advantage of using sitagliptin over other antidiabetic medications?
What is the significance of 'peak action' in insulin therapy?
What is the significance of 'peak action' in insulin therapy?
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 primary difference between short-duration and long-duration insulins?
What is the primary difference between short-duration and long-duration insulins?
What is the advantage of premixed insulin vials?
What is the advantage of premixed insulin vials?
What is a common side effect of metformin, a biguanide?
What is a common side effect of metformin, a biguanide?
Which class of oral antidiabetic drugs acts on the intestine to delay the absorption of carbohydrates?
Which class of oral antidiabetic drugs acts on the intestine to delay the absorption of carbohydrates?
What is a benefit of weight reduction in relation to insulin therapy?
What is a benefit of weight reduction in relation to insulin therapy?
Which oral antidiabetic drug is known to promote insulin release and cause weight gain?
Which oral antidiabetic drug is known to promote insulin release and cause weight gain?
What is a potential complication of insulin treatment?
What is a potential complication of insulin treatment?
Which oral antidiabetic drug is considered an insulin sensitizer and can cause liver injury?
Which oral antidiabetic drug is considered an insulin sensitizer and can cause liver injury?
