Non-insulin Injectable Antidiabetics Quiz

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What is the purpose of Pramlintide?

Increases caloric intake

Promotes release of insulin

Slows gastric emptying (correct)

Stimulates glucagon secretion

How do Incretin mimetics affect glucose levels?

Increase postprandial glucose levels

Promote glucagon secretion

Decrease fasting blood glucose levels (correct)

Raise appetite

What is a therapeutic use of Amylin mimetics?

In conjunction with insulin therapy (correct)

Supplemental glucose control in type 1 diabetes only

Used alone for glucose control in type 2 diabetes

Can replace insulin therapy

What is one expected complication of Amylin mimetics?

Nausea Signup and view all the answers

Which medication can Incretin mimetics be used in conjunction with?

Metformin Signup and view all the answers

How do Amylin mimetics affect caloric intake?

Decrease hunger Signup and view all the answers

What is the pharmacological action of Exenatide?

Stimulates insulin secretion Signup and view all the answers

For which type of diabetes is Pramlintide used as supplemental glucose control?

Type 1 and Type 2 Signup and view all the answers

What effect do Incretin mimetics have on appetite?

Increase appetite Signup and view all the answers

In what situations can Amylin mimetics be used independently without any other medications?

Never used alone Signup and view all the answers

Which client education point should be implemented for Amylin mimetics?

Administer subcutaneously prior to meals Signup and view all the answers

What is a contraindication for Incretin mimetics?

Ulcerative colitis Signup and view all the answers

What should the provider do when initiating pramlintide therapy for a client who is concurrently using premeal rapid-acting insulin?

Decrease the insulin dose by 50% Signup and view all the answers

Incretin mimetics can delay the absorption of which type of medication?

Antibiotics Signup and view all the answers

What is a precaution that should be taken when using Amylin mimetics?

Discard opened vials after 30 days Signup and view all the answers

What nursing action is recommended when using pramlintide in a client who is on medications that slow gastric emptying?

Avoid concurrent use Signup and view all the answers

Which client population should use incretin mimetics cautiously?

Clients with thyroid disease Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential interaction risk of combining Amylin mimetics with insulin?

Increased risk of hypoglycemia Signup and view all the answers

What is important to advise clients regarding the administration of exenatide?

Administer within 60 minutes before meals Signup and view all the answers

How should oral medications be administered in relation to pramlintide injections to avoid delayed absorption?

1 hour before or 2 hours after Signup and view all the answers