Glucose Agents

Question 1

rapid acting analogs

Answer 1

• lispro

- aspart

Question 2

rapid acting insulin

Answer 2

• 30 min onset

- 4-5 hour duration

Question 3

regular insulin

Answer 3

• 30 minute onset

- 4-8 hour duration

Question 4

intermediate acting insulin

Answer 4

• NPH

- protamine added

Question 5

long acting insulin

Answer 5

• once daily

- 12-24 hour duration

Question 6

long acting analogs

Answer 6

• lantus

- levemir

Question 7

insulin secretagogues

Answer 7

promote insulin release from B2 cells

Question 8

insulin sensitizers

Answer 8

• reduce absorption of sugar into blood stream
• improves insulin action
• 1st treatment for type 2 betes

Question 9

thiazolidinediones

Answer 9

-decreases insulin resistance by regulating transcription

Question 10

alpha glucosidase inhibitor

Answer 10

• slows digestion

- inhibits breakdown of carbs to sugars

Question 11

dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors

Answer 11

• prolongs incretin activity

- suppress glucagon release