Module 16

Question 1

alpha-glucosidase inhibitors

Answer 1

acarbose, miglitol - acts on intestines to slow digestion of carbs

Question 2

biguanides

Answer 2

metformin - acts on liver to prevent excessive glucose release, makes peripheral tissues more sensitive to insulin

Question 3

meglitinides

Answer 3

repaglinide - acts on pancreas to stimulate more secretion of insulin, short-acting

Question 4

sulfonylureas

Answer 4

tolbutamide, glipizide, glyburide, glimepiride - acts on pancreas to secrete more insulin

Question 5

thiazolidinediones

Answer 5

rosiglitazone, pioglitazone - acts on muscle cells to increase sensitivity of tissues (fat, muscle, liver) to insulin