Chapter 32: Diabetic drugs Flashcards
which insulin can only be given intravenously (IV) ?
Humulin R.
which class of medications increases blood glucose when given with insulin?
Diuretics
what does glucagon hormone do?
it initiates the glycogenolysis process.
(glycogenolysis is the breakdown of glycogen from the liver to glucose to be used).
what is a long term consequence from macrovascular complication?
Myocardial infarction
what is characteristics of Type 1 Diabetes?
occurs due to autoimmune destruction of beta-cell which prevents formation of insulin.
which drug inhibits the metabolism of Metformin?
Cimetidine
what % of A1C indicates type 2 DM?
above 6.5
which insulin is an INTERMEDIATE-ACTING?
NPH (neutral protamin hagedorn)
what category of meds does Metformin belong to?
Biguanides
What is the onset of insulin lispro (Humalog)?
15 minutes
