DM Type II & Thyroid Rx

Question 1

GLP agonists end in?

Answer 1

Tide

Question 2

Important factors of GLP agonists

Answer 2

SubQ q day or q week; avoid in thyroid CA

Question 3

Thiazolidinediones end in?

Answer 3

“Glitazone”

Question 4

Thiazolidinediones avoid/watch out for?

Answer 4

CHF

Question 5

Biguanide end in?

Answer 5

Metformin

Question 6

Metformin - watch out for?

Answer 6

Lactic acidosis, eGFR < 30, hold 48h if contrast

Question 7

Metformin benefits

Answer 7

Weight loss, decreased triglycerides

Question 8

Sulfonylureas end in?

Answer 8

“ide”

Question 9

Sulfonylureas - which medication should not be given in renal failure?

Answer 9

Glyburide

Question 10

Adverse effects of sulfonylureas

Answer 10

Hypoglycemia, weight gain

Question 11

DPP 4 ends in?

Answer 11

Gliptin

Question 12

DPP 4 aspects?

Answer 12

No AE, no weight gain, PO

Question 13

SGLT ends in?

Answer 13

Glifizolin

Question 14

SGLT adverse effects

Answer 14

Increased risk of limb amputation, UTI, infection

Question 15

Thioureas - how to recognize?

Answer 15

“Thi”

Question 16

Adverse effects of propylthiouracil

Answer 16

Rash, fluid retention, decreased WBC

Question 17

How long does methimazole take to work?

Answer 17

1-2 months

Question 18

Adverse effects of levothyroxine, liotrix, liothyronine

Answer 18

CVS effects