Diabetes
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What is the onset, peak, and duration of Lispro (Humalog) insulin?

  • O: 1.5 Hours, P: 4-12 Hours, D: 24 Hours
  • O: 1.5 Hours, D: 24 Hours
  • O: 30-60 min, P: 1.5-3.5 hours, D: 5-7 hours
  • O: 10-30 min, P: 30-90 min, D: 3-5 hours (correct)

    • What is the action of Glargine (Lantis) insulin?

  • Replacing insulin (correct)
  • Acts by stimulating pancreas to produce more insulin
  • Mixing with regular insulin
  • Stimulating pancreas to produce more insulin

    • What is a potential side effect of Sulfonyureas like glipizide (Glucotrol)?

  • Decrease in WBC, RBC & Platelets
  • Hypoglycemia, Hyponatremia, Blurred Vision (correct)
  • Nausea, Diarrhea, Weight Gain
  • Tremors, Nervousness, Confusion

    • What is the storage recommendation for insulin?

    <p>1mo at room temperature, 3mo in the fridge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the intervention for administering insulin?

    <p>Check blood sugar before and sometimes after administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common side effect associated with insulin therapy?

    <p>Hypoglycemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does repaglinide (Prandin) work?

    <p>By stimulating the pancreas to produce more insulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common side effect of dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors like sitagliptin (Januvia)?

    <p>Nasopharyngitis (cold-like symptoms)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does metformin (Glucophage) act?

    <p>By sensitizing: increased receptor sensitivity &amp; uptake at cellular level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common side effect of thiazolidinediones like pioglitazone (Actos)?

    <p>Blurred Vision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do alpha-glucosidase inhibitors like acarbose (Precose) act?

    <p>By delaying breakdown of carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a side effect of selective sodium-glucose transporter 2 inhibitors like dapagliflozin (Farxiga)?

    <p>Urinary Frequency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of amylin analogues (SQ) like pramlintide (Symlin)?

    <p>Delaying gastric emptying and blunting glucose secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common side effect of glucagon-like peptide 1 agonists (SQ) like exenatide (Byetta), semaglutide (Ozempic)?

    <p>Hypoglycemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common side effect of Biguanides like metformin (Glucophage)?

    <p>Lactic Acidosis (especially in patients with Heart Failure/Renal Failure)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common side effect of repaglinide (Prandin)?

    <p>Hypoglycemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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