Diabetes, Obesity and Gonadal

Question 1

Humalog (Lispro)

Answer 1

Facilitates glucose uptake
Treats Type I DM

Question 2

Lantus (Glargine)

Answer 2

Facilitates glucose uptake
Treats Type I DM

Question 3

Metformin

Answer 3

Increases insulin sensitivity
Treats Type II DM

Question 4

Glipizide

Answer 4

Stimulates insulin secretion
Treats Type II DM

Question 5

Ozempic/Wegovy

Answer 5

GLP-1; slows gastric emptying

Question 6

Mounjaro (Tirzepitide)

Answer 6

GLP-1 and GIP
Treats obesity and Type II DM

Question 7

Synthroid (Levothyroxine)

Answer 7

Mimics natural thyroid hormone for growth and metabolism
Treats hypothyroidism (Hashimoto’s Disease)

Question 8

Tapazole (Methimazole)

Answer 8

Inhibits thyroid peroxidase and prevents synthesis of thyroid hormones
Treats hyperthyroidism (Grave’s Disease)

Question 9

Depo/Testosterone

Answer 9

Transgender HRT, delayed puberty

Question 10

Premarin (Conjugated estrogen)

Answer 10

HRT for menopause, estrogen deficiency
Not recommended for >60 deg years old