NU 578 Unit 4 Study Guide with
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Insulin use - Answer-Insulin is used to treat all patients with type 1 and many with type 2
diabetes. consists of two amino acid chains (a acidic and b basic) linked by two disulfide bridges.
it is synthesized in the pancreas by b ce;;s within i...
oral anti diabetic agent that inhibits breakdown of oligosaccharides into monosaccharides. this
delays digestion and prolongs absorption of carbs and decreases postprandial hyperglycemia!!
ADR: FI upset and flatulence.
take this with first bite of each meal.
Insulin Complications/ Drug Interactions - Answer✔✔-hypoglycemia caused by overdose.
hypoglycemic agents (sulfonylureas, glinides, and alcohol), hyperglycemia agents, b adrenergic
blocking agents.
Sitagliptin - Answer✔✔-DP4 inhibitor.
stimulates glucose dependent release of insulin and suppresses postprandial release of
glycogen. both actions help keep BG from climbing to ohhight. used for type 2 dm
AE: URI, headache, inflammation of nasal passages, pancreatitis, hypersensitivity reactions.
Canagliflozin - Answer✔✔-SGC2 inhibitor
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