Chapter·PharmacologyEndocrine Pharmacology

Insulin and Oral Hypoglycemic AgentsDownloads

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1

Which of the following statements about acarbose is incorrect?

AIt is an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor.

BIt does not delay the progression of diabetes.

CControls both pre and post prandial hyperglycemia.

DIt decreases fibrinogen levels.

2

Mechanism of action of teduglutide in short bowel syndrome:

AGLP-2 analog that inhibits apoptosis

BHT1A inhibitor

CC-peptide analog

DGLP-1 analog that inhibits apoptosis

3

In a patient with hypoglycemia, what is the appropriate dose adjustment of insulin?

AIncrease insulin dosage

BDecrease insulin dosage

CMaintain current insulin dosage

DAdd a different medication

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