Session 4: Diabetes + Thyroid Therapeutic Use/ Action Flashcards
1
Q
Control blood glucose and avoid hyperglycemia. Keep hemoglobin A1C in target range (<7%)
general classification
A
Anti-diabetic Medications
2
Q
Essential for Type I Diabetics; May be part of the medication regimen for Type II if other drugs ineffective.
specific class
A
Insulins
3
Q
Type II Diabetics Management. Contraindicated for Type 1 diabetes!
specific class
A
2nd Generation Sulfonylureas
4
Q
Type II diabetes management
specific class
A
Biguanides
5
Q
Type II Diabetes Management (enzyme)
specific class
A
Dipeptidyl Peptidase – 4 Enzyme Inhibitors (DPP IV Inhibitors)
6
Q
Synthetic T4 provides replacement when a thyroid hormone deficiency in present.
Has the same effect as physiologic endogenous thyroid hormone.
main class
A
Thyroid Replacement Hormone
