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Which of the following is true about metformin?
Which of the following is true about metformin?
- It is commonly used in patients with abnormal creatinine clearance
- It primarily decreases hepatic glucose production (correct)
- It is a second-generation sulfonylurea
- It carries a high risk of hypoglycemia
What is the main function of biguanides like metformin?
What is the main function of biguanides like metformin?
- Increase insulin resistance in muscles
- Decrease hepatic glucose production (correct)
- Increase risk of hypoglycemia
- Improve creatinine clearance
Which statement is true about first-generation sulfonylureas?
Which statement is true about first-generation sulfonylureas?
- They primarily decrease hepatic glucose production
- They are commonly used in patients with abnormal creatinine clearance
- They are rarely used in current clinical practice (correct)
- They have a high risk of hypoglycemia
Which enzymes do grapefruit chemicals bind to, resulting in increased blood medication levels?
Which enzymes do grapefruit chemicals bind to, resulting in increased blood medication levels?
What are the potential side effects of niacin therapy?
What are the potential side effects of niacin therapy?
Which lipid-lowering medications may cause muscle inflammation or muscle damage?
Which lipid-lowering medications may cause muscle inflammation or muscle damage?
What is the primary focus of pharmaceutical treatment for PCOS?
What is the primary focus of pharmaceutical treatment for PCOS?
Which class of medications works by increasing insulin production in the pancreas and carries a significant risk of hypoglycemia?
Which class of medications works by increasing insulin production in the pancreas and carries a significant risk of hypoglycemia?
Which class of medications provides more predictable results with fewer side effects and more convenient dosing compared to 1st generation sulfonylureas?
Which class of medications provides more predictable results with fewer side effects and more convenient dosing compared to 1st generation sulfonylureas?
Which class of medications works by inhibiting the DPP-4 enzyme responsible for degrading incretins, leading to increased insulin secretion and decreased blood glucose levels?
Which class of medications works by inhibiting the DPP-4 enzyme responsible for degrading incretins, leading to increased insulin secretion and decreased blood glucose levels?
Which class of medications inhibit the reabsorption of glucose in the kidneys, therefore lowering blood glucose levels?
Which class of medications inhibit the reabsorption of glucose in the kidneys, therefore lowering blood glucose levels?
