Antidiabetics PG 899

Question 1

This class if antidiabetics acts by stimulating peripheral glucose uptake and stimulates the synthesis of glycogen by the liver. It promotes protein synthesis and helps the body store fat by preventing its breakdown for energy:

Answer 1

Insulin

Question 2

This antidiabetics use is necessary for controlling type 1 diabetes that is caused by a marked decrease in the amount of insulin produced by the pancreas. Can be used for type 2 as well.

Answer 2

insulin

Question 3

the adverse reaction of this antidiabetic can cause hypoglycemia

Answer 3

Insulin

Question 4

contraindications of insulin use

Answer 4

allergy to animals.

when taking with oral hypoglycemia agents may result in hypoglycemia.

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Question 5

considerations/things that could also cause hypoglycemia with insulin use:

Answer 5

Pt eats too little food

Dose is incorrectly measured

PT drastically increases physical activity

Infection may change dose requirements

Question 6

patient education of insulin use

Answer 6

requirements may change based on stress/illness

given parenterally, usually SQ

Injection site must be rotated.

Question 7

this subclass of oral antidiabetics lowers blood glucose by stimulating beta cells of pancreas to make more insulin.

Answer 7

sulfonylureas

Question 8

this subclass of oral anti diabetics reduces hepatic glucose production and increases insulin sensitivity in muscle and fat cell

Answer 8

Biguanides

Question 9

This subclass of oral antidiabetics lowers blood sugar by delaying digestion of carbs and absorption

Answer 9

glucosidase inhibitors

Question 10

this subclass of oral anti diabetics stimulates release of insulin

Answer 10

meglitinides

Question 11

this subclass of oral antidiabetics decrease insulin resistance and increase insulin sensitivity

Answer 11

Thiazolidinedione

Question 12

This class of antidiabetics is used to treat patients with Type 2 diabetes not controlled with diet and exercise

Answer 12

Oral Antidiabetics

Question 13

Adverse reactions to Oral Antidiabetics

Answer 13

Varies greatly

GI upset

Hypoglycemia

Question 14

This subclass of oral antidiabetics may result in lactic acidosis, especially in patients with renal impairment.

Answer 14

Biguanides (metformin)

Question 15

this subclass of oral antidiabetics can cause or exacerbate CHF in some patients

Answer 15

Thiazolidinediones

Question 16

This subclass of oral antidiabetics is not recommended in patients who have allergy to sulfonamides.

Answer 16

Sulfonylureas.

Question 17

Examples of antidiabetic medication

Answer 17

Sulfonylureas
Biguanides
Thiazolidinedione
Insulin