Oral Antidiabetics

Question 1

Which oral anti diabetic is taken with Meals and reduces glucose production in the liver?

Answer 1

Metformin

Question 2

What are complications from taking Metformin?

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Answer 2

Lactic acidosis- report myalgia (muscle pain) STAT to the provider

Question 3

Oral anti-diabetics are ONLY‼️ effective for which type of diabetics?

Answer 3

Type 2 diabetics…not effective for type 1

Question 4

What interacts with Metformin (oral anti-diabetic) ?

Answer 4

Iodine-containing contrast media

🔎you must discontinue Metformin 24-48 hr prior

Question 5

What are the GI effects of Metformin?

Answer 5

Anorexia, nausea, diarrhea (N/V)

[MONITOR for weight-loss]

Question 6

What are one of the complications of Pioglitazone  (Thiazolidinediones/ Glitazones) ? 
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Answer 6

Fluid retention

🔎 Monitor for EDEMA

Question 7

What is a complication from Pioglitazone (Thiazolidinediones/ Glitazones) and what labs should you monitor?

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Answer 7

Hepatotoxicity

🔎 Monitor Liver function Tests

Question 8

What oral anti diabetic increases Cellular response to insulin by decreasing insulin resistance?

Answer 8

Pioglitazone

(Thiazolidinediones/ Glitazones)

Question 9

what meds interact with sulfonylureas?

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Answer 9

Beta Blockers, because beta blockers mask symptoms of hypoglycemia

Question 10

What does Sulfonylureas stimulate & from what organ?

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Answer 10

Sulfonylureas stimulate INSULIN release from the PANCREAS