36 Questions
What is the mechanism of action for Duetact?
Same as for glimepiride and pioglitazone
Which medication has the same mechanism of action as empagliflozin and linagliptin?
Invokamet
What is the mechanism of action for Kazano?
Same as for alogliptin and metformin
Which medication has the same mechanism of action as metformin and glyburide?
Glucovance
What is the mechanism of action for Oseni?
Same as for alogliptin and pioglitazone
Which medication has the same mechanism of action as metformin and sitagliptin?
Jentadueto
What is the mechanism of action for PrandiMet?
Same as for metformin and repaglinide
What is the primary mechanism of action of dopamine receptor agonists like Bromocriptine?
Activating dopamine receptors in the central nervous system
Which class of medications increases urinary glucose excretion by inhibiting renal glucose reabsorption?
Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors
What is a common side effect of Meglitinides like Nateglinide and Repaglinide?
Hypoglycemia
What is the recommended timing for taking Sulfonylureas like Glimepiride?
In the morning before the first meal of the day
What is a consideration for patients taking SGLT2 inhibitors like Canagliflozin?
Increasing fluid intake to prevent dehydration
What is the mechanism of action of Thiazolidinediones like Pioglitazone?
Enhancing cellular sensitivity to insulin
What is a side effect of Sulfonylureas like Glipizide?
Hypoglycemia
What is the primary effect of sulfonylureas, meglitinides, DPP-4 inhibitors, and GLP-1 receptor agonists on the body?
Increasing insulin production
Which medication class delays the absorption of starches in the stomach and small intestine?
a-Glucosidase inhibitors
What is the mechanism of action of DPP-4 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists in the body?
Increasing the activity of incretins and delaying gastric emptying
In which organ do biguanides and thiazolidinediones increase the uptake and use of glucose?
All of the above
What is the primary effect of SGLT inhibitors on the body?
Decreasing glucose reabsorption in the kidney
Which medication class decreases hepatic glucose production in the liver?
Biguanides, thiazolidinediones, and DPP-4 inhibitors
What is the effect of GLP-1 receptor agonists and amylin on gastric emptying?
Decreasing gastric emptying
What is the primary consideration for people with type 1 diabetes when planning their meals?
Balancing food intake with insulin and exercise patterns
What is the mechanism of action of a-Glucosidase inhibitors in managing type 2 diabetes?
Delaying absorption of complex carbohydrates from the GI tract
What is the advantage of using multiple daily injections or an insulin pump in type 1 diabetes management?
Increasing flexibility in food selection
What is the effect of DPP-4 inhibitors on incretins in type 2 diabetes management?
Increasing their activity
What is the primary side effect of a-Glucosidase inhibitors?
Gas, abdominal pain, and diarrhea
What is the mechanism of action of Biguanides, such as Metformin, in managing type 2 diabetes?
Reducing liver glucose production and increasing insulin sensitivity
When should people with type 1 diabetes take their rapid-acting insulin doses?
Depending on current blood glucose level and the carbohydrate content of the meal
What is the primary goal of oral and noninsulin injectable agents in treating type 2 diabetes?
To improve the body's production and use of insulin and glucose
What is the main effect of metformin on glucose production?
Decreases glucose production in the liver
What is the nursing responsibility when caring for a patient taking oral and noninsulin injectable agents?
Assessing the patient's use of and response to the drugs, and teaching the patient and family
What is the main purpose of assessing the patient's history of hypoglycemic episodes?
To develop a plan for managing hypoglycemic episodes
What are the three defects of type 2 diabetes that oral and noninsulin injectable agents address?
Insulin resistance, decreased insulin production, and increased liver glucose production
What is the role of the nurse in determining the most appropriate drug for a patient?
Conducting thorough assessments to inform the healthcare provider's decision
What is the benefit of combining oral and noninsulin injectable agents with other agents or insulin?
Achieving glucose goals
What is the most effective first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes?
Metformin
Test your knowledge of various diabetes medications, including their mechanisms of action and side effects. This quiz covers a range of medications, including Actoplus Met, Duetact, Glucovance, and more.
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