Metformin Drug Information Quiz

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What is the recommended time to take thyroid replacement drugs like Levothyroxine?

On an empty stomach 30-40 minutes before breakfast (correct)

With breakfast

After lunch

Before dinner

What are the indications for using Levothyroxine?

Hypertension and diabetes

Hypothyroidism and myxedema coma (correct)

Hyperthyroidism and Graves' disease

Cushing's syndrome and thyroid nodules

What are the adverse effects of overdosage of thyroid replacement drugs?

Atrial fibrillation and bone loss

Hyperthyroidism and tachycardia (correct)

Weight gain and tremors

Hypothyroidism and constipation

Which medication is an anti-thyroid drug that inhibits thyroid hormone synthesis?

Propylthiouracil (PTU) Signup and view all the answers

When should Meglitinides be taken?

30 minutes before each meal Signup and view all the answers

What is the main adverse effect associated with Meglitinides?

Hypoglycemia Signup and view all the answers

When can DDP-4 Enzyme Inhibitors (Gliptins) be given to patients?

If patient is producing normal or elevated levels of insulin Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common side effect shared by Meglitinides and Glitazones?

Hypoglycemia Signup and view all the answers

What do Meglitinides stimulate to help control blood sugar levels?

Insulin release Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred treatment for pregnant women with hyperthyroidism in their 1st trimester?

Propylthiouracil (PTU) Signup and view all the answers

Which side effect is associated with 1st generation sulfonylureas?

Hypoglycemia Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of metformin (Glucophage)?

Inhibits hepatic glucose production Signup and view all the answers

When is methimazole (Tapazole) contraindicated?

In pregnant women Signup and view all the answers

Which drug should NOT be co-administered with sulfonylureas?

Beta blockers Signup and view all the answers

What is a common side effect associated with the use of propylthiouracil (PTU)?

Agranulocytosis Signup and view all the answers

Which drug does not increase insulin release?

Metformin Signup and view all the answers

What is a common adverse effect associated with Thiazolidinediones (Glitazones)?

Liver injury Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is a contraindication for the use of Thiazolidinediones (Glitazones)?

Bladder cancer Signup and view all the answers

What is the main mechanism of action of Alpha-Glucosidase Enzyme Inhibitors?

Delay absorption of carbohydrates in the small intestine Signup and view all the answers

Which drug promotes ovulation in premenopausal women?

Pioglitazone Signup and view all the answers

Why should liver enzymes be checked every 2 months for the first year when using rosiglitazone (Avandia)?

To monitor liver function due to possible liver injury Signup and view all the answers

Which adverse effect is associated with Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter 2 inhibitors?

Necrotizing pancreatitis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter 2 inhibitors?

Preventing glucose reabsorption in the renal tubules Signup and view all the answers

Which condition warrants avoiding the use of Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter 2 inhibitors?

GFR below 45 Signup and view all the answers

What is a common adverse effect associated with Non-Insulin Injectables known as Incretin Mimetics?

Genital fungal infections Signup and view all the answers

When should oral medications be given in relation to SubQ administration of Incretin Mimetics?

1 hour before SubQ injection Signup and view all the answers

Metformin Drug Information Quiz

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What is the recommended time to take thyroid replacement drugs like Levothyroxine?

What are the indications for using Levothyroxine?

What are the adverse effects of overdosage of thyroid replacement drugs?

Which medication is an anti-thyroid drug that inhibits thyroid hormone synthesis?

When should Meglitinides be taken?

What is the main adverse effect associated with Meglitinides?

When can DDP-4 Enzyme Inhibitors (Gliptins) be given to patients?

What is the most common side effect shared by Meglitinides and Glitazones?

What do Meglitinides stimulate to help control blood sugar levels?

What is the preferred treatment for pregnant women with hyperthyroidism in their 1st trimester?

Which side effect is associated with 1st generation sulfonylureas?

What is the mechanism of action of metformin (Glucophage)?

When is methimazole (Tapazole) contraindicated?

Which drug should NOT be co-administered with sulfonylureas?

What is a common side effect associated with the use of propylthiouracil (PTU)?

Which drug does not increase insulin release?

What is a common adverse effect associated with Thiazolidinediones (Glitazones)?

Which condition is a contraindication for the use of Thiazolidinediones (Glitazones)?

What is the main mechanism of action of Alpha-Glucosidase Enzyme Inhibitors?

Which drug promotes ovulation in premenopausal women?

Why should liver enzymes be checked every 2 months for the first year when using rosiglitazone (Avandia)?

Which adverse effect is associated with Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter 2 inhibitors?

What is the primary mechanism of action of Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter 2 inhibitors?

Which condition warrants avoiding the use of Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter 2 inhibitors?

What is a common adverse effect associated with Non-Insulin Injectables known as Incretin Mimetics?

When should oral medications be given in relation to SubQ administration of Incretin Mimetics?

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