Practice Quizzes on Antidiabetic drugs Last updated: 2024/04/15 at 6:44 PM Pharmacology Mentor 14 Views Share 0 Min Read SHARE Welcome to your Practice Quizzes on Antidiabetic drugs 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? NPH insulin for both basal and bolus Insulin detemir for basal and regular insulin for bolus Insulin glargine for basal and insulin lispro for bolus Insulin glulisine for basal and insulin aspart for bolus Regular insulin for basal and NPH insulin for bolus None Which antidiabetic drug is known for its unique mechanism of action involving the inhibition of renal glucose reabsorption? Repaglinide Liraglutide Dapagliflozin Rosiglitazone Nateglinide None Which of the following drugs is a DPP-4 inhibitor used in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes? Insulin glargine Saxagliptin Acarbose Glimepiride Pioglitazone None Which of the following antidiabetic drugs primarily works by increasing insulin sensitivity in peripheral tissues? Glipizide Metformin Sitagliptin Glimepiride Acarbose None A patient with Type 2 diabetes reports frequent hypoglycemic episodes. She is currently on a sulfonylurea. Which medication is she most likely taking? Pioglitazone Glimepiride Metformin Canagliflozin Liraglutide 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? Insulin lispro Regular insulin Insulin glargine NPH insulin Insulin aspart 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 glargine Regular insulin Insulin aspart NPH insulin Insulin detemir 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? Pioglitazone Acarbose Sitagliptin Metformin Glipizide None A patient with Type 2 diabetes mellitus is most likely to experience hypoglycemia with which of the following medications? Glipizide Metformin Canagliflozin Pioglitazone Exenatide 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? Repaglinide Glimepiride Pioglitazone Liraglutide Metformin 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? Pioglitazone Sitagliptin Glipizide Metformin Empagliflozin 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 glulisine Insulin lispro Regular insulin Insulin aspart 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? Glipizide Empagliflozin Sitagliptin Glyburide Acarbose None A patient with Type 1 diabetes experiences postprandial hyperglycemia. Which type of insulin is most appropriate for controlling postprandial glucose spikes? Regular insulin Insulin detemir NPH insulin Insulin lispro Insulin glargine 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? Repaglinide Metformin Empagliflozin Exenatide None Time's upTime is Up! 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