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Practice Quizzes on Antidiabetic drugs

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Welcome to your Practice Quizzes on Antidiabetic drugs

Which of the following drugs is a DPP-4 inhibitor used in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes?

Glimepiride

Insulin glargine

Pioglitazone

Saxagliptin

Acarbose

None

In a patient with Type 1 diabetes, which type of insulin would most likely be used as part of a basal-bolus regimen for glycemic control?

Insulin glulisine for basal and insulin aspart for bolus

Insulin detemir for basal and regular insulin for bolus

NPH insulin for both basal and bolus

Insulin glargine for basal and insulin lispro for bolus

Regular insulin for basal and NPH insulin for bolus

None

A diabetic patient needs a rapid-acting insulin to control blood sugar levels during meals. Which of the following insulins would be the best choice?

Insulin detemir

NPH insulin

Insulin glargine

Insulin aspart

Regular insulin

None

A patient with Type 2 diabetes and obesity is interested in a medication that may aid in weight loss. Which of the following drugs is known to potentially cause weight loss as a side effect?

Glimepiride

Liraglutide

Repaglinide

Pioglitazone

Metformin

None

A 65-year-old male with Type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (stage 3) requires a medication adjustment. Which of the following drugs should be used with caution due to renal excretion?

Empagliflozin

Repaglinide

Exenatide

Metformin

None

Which antidiabetic drug is known for its unique mechanism of action involving the inhibition of renal glucose reabsorption?

Dapagliflozin

Nateglinide

Liraglutide

Repaglinide

Rosiglitazone

None

A patient with Type 2 diabetes reports frequent hypoglycemic episodes. She is currently on a sulfonylurea. Which medication is she most likely taking?

Canagliflozin

Liraglutide

Glimepiride

Metformin

Pioglitazone

None

A 70-year-old patient with Type 2 diabetes and a recent myocardial infarction is being considered for a new antidiabetic medication. Which of the following would be most beneficial for cardiovascular protection?

Acarbose

Sitagliptin

Glyburide

Glipizide

Empagliflozin

None

A 55-year-old man with Type 2 diabetes is being considered for insulin therapy. Which type of insulin is typically used for basal coverage?

NPH insulin

Insulin aspart

Regular insulin

Insulin glargine

Insulin lispro

None

Which of the following antidiabetic drugs primarily works by increasing insulin sensitivity in peripheral tissues?

Glimepiride

Acarbose

Glipizide

Sitagliptin

Metformin

None

A patient with Type 2 diabetes mellitus is most likely to experience hypoglycemia with which of the following medications?

Pioglitazone

Metformin

Exenatide

Canagliflozin

Glipizide

None

A 58-year-old woman with Type 2 diabetes presents with gastrointestinal discomfort. Her current medication lowers glucose levels by delaying the absorption of carbohydrates. Which medication is she most likely taking?

Sitagliptin

Acarbose

Glipizide

Pioglitazone

Metformin

None

A 70-year-old woman with Type 2 diabetes requires insulin with a long duration of action. Which of the following insulins will most likely meet her needs?

Insulin glargine

Insulin aspart

Regular insulin

Insulin lispro

Insulin glulisine

None

A patient with Type 2 diabetes and a history of heart failure should be cautious when using which of the following medications due to fluid retention risks?

Empagliflozin

Metformin

Sitagliptin

Glipizide

Pioglitazone

None

A patient with Type 1 diabetes experiences postprandial hyperglycemia. Which type of insulin is most appropriate for controlling postprandial glucose spikes?

NPH insulin

Insulin detemir

Insulin glargine

Regular insulin

Insulin lispro

None

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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always seek the advice of a healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition.

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