Endocrine System Study Guide: Diabetes and More

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What is the primary goal of DMARDS in treating arthritis?

To reduce inflammation

To relieve pain

To slow down disease progression (correct)

To repair joint damage

What is the main mechanism of action of histamine-2 receptor antagonists?

Blocking pepsin production

Protecting the stomach lining

Reducing acid production in the stomach (correct)

Neutralizing stomach acid

What is the primary purpose of anti-emetics?

To treat nausea and vomiting (correct)

To treat constipation

To treat diarrhea

To relieve heartburn

What is the primary goal of medications used to treat osteoporosis?

To reduce fracture risk Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of laxatives?

To treat constipation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of using a spacer with an inhaler?

To improve medication deposition in the lungs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between the two main types of diabetes?

Insulin production levels Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of self-monitoring glucose levels in diabetes care?

To adjust medication dosages Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of calcineurin inhibitors?

Inhibition of T-cell activation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main effect of histamine in the body?

Vasodilation and increased gastric acid secretion Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between H1 and H2 antihistamines?

H1 antihistamines are used for allergic reactions, while H2 antihistamines are used for gastrointestinal issues Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic that distinguishes NSAIDs from other categories of analgesics?

Their ability to inhibit prostaglandin production Signup and view all the answers

Which medication class is most effective in treating the underlying cause of arthritis?

DMARDs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of proton pump inhibitors?

Inhibiting the production of stomach acid Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications is used to treat gout, but not arthritis?

Colchicine Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between the two main categories of medications used to treat asthma?

One is used for short-term relief, while the other is used for long-term control Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications is used to treat allergic rhinitis, but is not typically used to treat asthma?

Antihistamines Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of anti-emetics?

Inhibiting the release of serotonin Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of measuring glycosylated Hb values in diabetes care?

To detect long-term complications of diabetes Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between macrovascular and microvascular complications of diabetes?

Macrovascular complications affect larger blood vessels, while microvascular complications affect smaller blood vessels Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of calcineurin inhibitors, a type of immunosuppressant drug?

They suppress the immune system by inhibiting the activity of T-cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between first-generation and second-generation antihistamines?

First-generation antihistamines are sedating, while second-generation antihistamines are non-sedating Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between NSAIDs and other categories of analgesics?

NSAIDs are used to treat inflammatory pain, while other analgesics are used to treat non-inflammatory pain Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the two main categories of oral hypoglycemic drugs?

One category stimulates the release of insulin, while the other category stimulates the uptake of glucose in the muscles Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary diagnostic indicator of diabetes?

Oral glucose tolerance test Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between short-term and long-term complications of diabetes?

Short-term complications are acute, while long-term complications are chronic Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following insulin types is rapid-acting?

Lispro Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of immunosuppressant drugs?

Suppressing the immune system Signup and view all the answers

What is the main effect of histamine in the body?

Vasodilation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between first-generation and second-generation antihistamines?

Sedating versus non-sedating Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of treating osteoporosis with medications?

To increase bone density and reduce fracture risk Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications is NOT typically used to treat asthma?

Histamine-2 receptor antagonists Signup and view all the answers

What is the main mechanism of action of DMARDS in treating arthritis?

Modifying the immune response Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between the two categories of medications used to treat gout?

One category is used to treat acute gout attacks, while the other is used to prevent future attacks Signup and view all the answers

What is the main mechanism of action of proton pump inhibitors in treating peptic ulcer disease?

Reducing the production of stomach acid Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between the two main categories of anti-emetics?

One category is used to treat motion sickness, while the other is used to treat chemotherapy-induced nausea Signup and view all the answers

Endocrine System Study Guide: Diabetes and More

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What is the primary goal of DMARDS in treating arthritis?

What is the main mechanism of action of histamine-2 receptor antagonists?

What is the primary purpose of anti-emetics?

What is the primary goal of medications used to treat osteoporosis?

What is the primary goal of laxatives?

What is the main benefit of using a spacer with an inhaler?

What is the primary difference between the two main types of diabetes?

What is the purpose of self-monitoring glucose levels in diabetes care?

What is the mechanism of action of calcineurin inhibitors?

What is the main effect of histamine in the body?

What is the main difference between H1 and H2 antihistamines?

What is the main characteristic that distinguishes NSAIDs from other categories of analgesics?

Which medication class is most effective in treating the underlying cause of arthritis?

What is the primary mechanism of action of proton pump inhibitors?

Which of the following medications is used to treat gout, but not arthritis?

What is the primary difference between the two main categories of medications used to treat asthma?

Which of the following medications is used to treat allergic rhinitis, but is not typically used to treat asthma?

What is the primary mechanism of action of anti-emetics?

What is the primary purpose of measuring glycosylated Hb values in diabetes care?

What is the main difference between macrovascular and microvascular complications of diabetes?

What is the mechanism of action of calcineurin inhibitors, a type of immunosuppressant drug?

What is the main difference between first-generation and second-generation antihistamines?

What is the main difference between NSAIDs and other categories of analgesics?

What is the main difference between the two main categories of oral hypoglycemic drugs?

What is the primary diagnostic indicator of diabetes?

What is the main difference between short-term and long-term complications of diabetes?

Which of the following insulin types is rapid-acting?

What is the mechanism of action of immunosuppressant drugs?

What is the main effect of histamine in the body?

What is the main difference between first-generation and second-generation antihistamines?

What is the primary goal of treating osteoporosis with medications?

Which of the following medications is NOT typically used to treat asthma?

What is the main mechanism of action of DMARDS in treating arthritis?

What is the primary difference between the two categories of medications used to treat gout?

What is the main mechanism of action of proton pump inhibitors in treating peptic ulcer disease?

What is the primary difference between the two main categories of anti-emetics?

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