pharmacology: diabetes Flashcards
1
Q
What is the criteria for metabolic syndrome
A
3 or more:
Abdominal obesity: male >102 & female >88
Triglycerides: 3.1
HDL: male <0.8 & female <1.04
SBP: >130/85
Fasting glucose: >6.1 (insulin resistance)
2
Q
What is the side effect of metformin
A
Nausea
Metallic taste
Diarrhea
Lactic acidosis
3
Q
How to reduce the severity of side effects
A
Start at a lower dose
