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Diabetes Flashcards

1
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Diabetes is the leading cause of

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renal failure
Adult-onset blindness
lower limb amputation

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2
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In the pancreas, beta cells do what

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produce & secrete insulin

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3
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In the pancreas, alpha cells do what

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produce & secrete glucagon

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4
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Insulin does what to blood glucose?

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lowers

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5
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Glucagon does what to blood glucose

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increase

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6
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Stressful conditions lead to (inc/dec) in productional cortisol by adrenal gland which stimulates liver to put out more ____?

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increase, glucose

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7
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In Type 1 Diabetes, what cells are being destroyed

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Beta cells - these cells produce insulin

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8
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Type 1 Diabetic patients have a severe or absolute deficiency of what

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Insulin

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9
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T1 DM is diagnosed around what age

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30

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10
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Mainstay of T1 DM therapy is _____ and prevention of ____

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Insulin replacement
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
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11
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Pre-diabetic patients are prone to getting

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Type 2 DM

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12
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T2 DM suffer from insulin ____ or _____

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Resistance or relative insulin deficiency

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13
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Impaired fat metabolism is a sign of which DM?

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T2 DM
Increased free fatty acid and triglyceride
Decreased HDL (good cholesterol)

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14
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Uncontrolled blood glucose in T2 DM can lead to

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Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome

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15
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Insulin resistance is common in what type of DM

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Type II

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16
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Insulin resistance results in:

___ insulin levels
___ receptor affinity
___ plasma insulin levels
___ insulin to blood glucose ratio

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high insulin levels
Low receptor affinity
High plasma insulin levels
High insulin to blood glucose levels

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17
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How do you get Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)

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Glucose intolerance during pregnancy

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18
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What ethnicity is most likely to get GDM

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Asian, native american, Pacific islander, Black, hispanic

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19
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What are the adverse outcomes of GDM maternally?

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Development of T2DM
C-Section
Pre-eclampsiav - protein in urine & high BP
Gestational HTN

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20
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What are the adverse outcomes of GDM Fetaly

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Shoulder dystocia/birth trauma
Macrosomia
Adolescent/ childhood obesity
Birth defects
Hypoglycemia
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21
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These medications cause ____

Quinolone antibiotics 
Atypical antipsychotics 
Beta blockers
Corticosteroids
Calcinurin inhibitors
Protease Inhibitors
Thiazide & thiazide-like diuretics
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Hyperglycemia

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22
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These medications cause ____

Insulin
Insulin secretagogues 
GLP-1 Receptor agnostis and DDP-4 Inhibitors 
Anti-diabetic meds
Pentamidine antibiotic
Anti-hypertensive (ACEi, Beta blockers)
Clofibrate
Disopyramide
Ethanol
Salicylates
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Hypoglycemia

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23
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Blood glucose and insulin release is stimulated by what foods?

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Carbs and proteins

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24
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After a meal, glucose levels should be below

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140 mg/dL

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25
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For diabetics, night, morning and after a meal glucose levels can be elevated to

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200 mg/dL

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26
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Normal blood glucose levels for overnight are

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60-140 mg/dL

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27
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Normal blood glucose levels for after meals are

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<140 mg/dL

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28
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Endogenous insulin is mainly cleared by

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liver

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29
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Exogenous insulin is mainly cleared by

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renal

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30
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Avoid giving ____ insulin to patients with renal dysfunction

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exogenous insulin

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31
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How do you administer Rapid-acting insulin?

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inject immediately before meals

Low risk of post-meal hypoglycemia (make sure pt eats)

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32
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How do you administer Short-acting insulin

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Inject 30-45 min before a meal, only one available in IV (make sure pt eats)

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33
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How do you administer Intermediate acting insulin

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mixed with rapid and short acting insulin due to its unpredictability

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34
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How do you administer Long Acting Insulin

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Detemir - BID
Glargine - daily
Degludec - daily

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35
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What are factors affecting insulin levels

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Sit of injection
Massage of injection site
Depth of injection
Exercise

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36
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These symptoms suggest that a patient is experiencing ______

Tachycardia
Sweating
Nausea

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Hypoglycemia effect

Patient should drink juice or eat carbs

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37
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Hypoglycemia can cause ___ (usually happens in the morning)

Treat it by giving less insulin

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post-hypoglycemia hyperglycemia
(Somogyi Effect)

Adrenal gland notices that patient is low on insulin and will produce excessive insulin. Ask pt if they had a vivid dream

38
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Diabetic patients should never be given this drug

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beta blockers

39
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Technosphere Insulin (Afrezza) is also known as

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inhaled insulin

40
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Afrezza Technosphere insulin should not be given to patients with this disease

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COPD & smokers

Common side effect is cough

41
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15-15-15 rule

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amount of carb, protein, and fat given to diabetic patients to reverse hypoglycemia

42
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Lipodystrophy is an adverse effect of what drug?

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insulin - injection sites become lumpy

43
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Insulin is used in what DM

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Type 1 and 2 but mainly 1

44
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Hb A1C should be around what range for diabetics

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6-7

in double digits when uncontrolled

45
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Insulin used for intensive insulin therapy is usually

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basal insulin = 1/2 daily insulin requirement (long acting)

46
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Insulin used for intensive insulin therapy is usually used in what DM

47
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Conventional Insulin therapy is usually used in what type of DM

48
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What type of insulin is used for conventional insulin therapy of T2 DM?

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Fixed dose of long acting insulin

49
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Sulfonylureas (SFUs) MOA

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insulin secreatagogues
Stimulate insulin release
Decrease glucose output from liver

50
Q

Name that the class

Glyburide
Glipizide
Glimepiride
Gliclazide

51
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What are adverse effects of SFUs

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Hypoglycemia
Weight gain
Blurry vision

52
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What is the first line agent for T2 DM

53
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SFU should only be used on patient who have a working…

54
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SFU and Meglitinide are known as

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Insulin secretagogues

55
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MOA: Meglitinide

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Stimulate release of insulin by closing ATP-sensitive K+ channels

56
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What class of drugs are these?

Repaglinide
Nateglinide

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Meglitinide

57
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Almost all anti-diabetic medications cause these adverse effects

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Hypoglycemia

Weight gain

58
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T/F Meglitinide, TZD & metformin (biguanides), GLP-1can be used as monotherapy or add-on to metformin in T2 DM

59
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What drug can be used to lower postprandial blood glucose?

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Meglitidine, Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor

GLP-1

60
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Metformin fits under what class of drugs?

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Biguanides

61
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For a patient who is experiencing abdominal pain you would give them metformin _____

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extended release daily

62
Q

Vitamin B12 should be prescribed to patients who are also taking

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metformin/ biguanides

63
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Lactic acid risk in patients with renal, cardio, or hepatic disease can be increased with

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metformin, biguanides

64
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When should you take metformin?

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With meals

65
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A patient with reduced renal function should not take? (eGFR <30 mL/min/1.73 m^2)

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METFORMIN, biguanides

66
Q

Off-label use of this drug can be used to treat
Gestational Diabetes
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Pre-Diabetes (A1C 5.7-6.4% or impaired fasting glucose)

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Metformin, biguanides

67
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What is the method of action for Thiazolidinediones (TZD)

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ligands of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR receptors)
Decrease insulin resistance in muscles and fat
Increase HDL & decrease triglycerides

68
Q

What class do these drugs belong to?

Pioglitazone
Rosiglitazone

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Thiazolidinediones

69
Q

This class of drugs is contraindicated for NYHA Class III/IV heart failure

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Thiazolidinediones (TZD)
Pioglitazone
Rosiglitazone

70
Q

Name the adverse effects of Thiazolidinediones
Pioglitazone
Rosiglitazone

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Weight gain
Volume retention: CHF
Increases fracture risks
Increases LDL (rosi)
Increases risks for bladded cancer (pio)
71
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MOA of Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors

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Competitively inhibit alpha glucosidase enzymes –> slows intestinal carbohydrate digestion/absorption

72
Q

Do not give this medication to patients who have renal failure

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Miglitol (Apha-glucosidase inhibitor)
Metformin/biguanides
Exogenous insulin

73
Q

Flatulence is an adverse effect of which drug?

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Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor

74
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Alpha-glucosidase should not be used on patients with

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GI disorders, and renal dysfunction

75
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Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Receptor agonist MOA

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stimulates GLP-1 receptor –> increased insulin release, decreased glucagon secretion, slowed gastric emptying, and increased satiety

76
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This drug lowers the risk for hypoglycemia

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Glucose-like Peptide-1 receptor agonists

77
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Glucode-like Peptide-1 receptor agonists are administered in what fashion

A

injectable

78
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Name the class of drugs

Albiglutide
Dulaglutide
Exenatide
Liraglutide

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Glucose-like Peptide-1 receptor agonists

79
Q

Increased risk for pancreatitis can be induced by

80
Q

Gallbladder diseased patients should not take

81
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Liraglutide has been approved to be used off label as - GLP1

A

Chronic weight gain

82
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Severe joint pain, renal impairment, new or worsening heart failure are symptoms of

A

DPP-4 gliptins

83
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MOA DPP-4

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Inhibits degradation if incretins –> increased insulin secretion, decreased glucagon secretion, slowed gastric emptying, and increased satiety

84
Q

Anxiety can be caused by

85
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MOA of Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter 2 (SGLT2) Inhibitor (“Flozin”)

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Blocks reabsorption in kidneys –> increase glucosuria secretion, slowed gastric emptying and increased satiety

86
Q

What class do these drugs belong to?

Alogliptin
Linagliptin
Saxogliptin
Sitagliptin

87
Q

The dosing of these gliptins (DPP-4) should be reduced in order to prevent renal impairment and new/worsening heart failure

A

Saxogliptin & alogliptin

88
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MOA of Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter 2 (AGLT2) Inhibitors (Flozins)

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Blocks glucose reabsorption in kidneys –> increases glucosuria

89
Q

What class do these drugs belong to?

Canagliflozin
Dapaglifliozin
Empagliflozin * Jardiance

A

Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter 2 (SGLT2) Inhibitors (“Flozin”)

90
Q

What class of drugs do these adverse effects belong to

Genital fungal infection, urinary tract infection, Hypotension, increased LDL

A

SGLT2 Flozins

91
Q

What are the warning and precautions of Flozins

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Renal impairment
Bladder Cancer (dapagliflozin)
Fractures & decreased bone mineral density (Canagliflozin)

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