How does sitagliptin work - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NBME 25 Patient had anaphylaxis following the transfusion of fresh frozen plasma. What is the genetic deficiency? -- IgA deficiency. Patient with this disease may have preformed antibodies against IgA How does sitagliptin work? -- It is a competitive inhibitor of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP4). It prevents breakdown of GI incretins (ex: glucagon-like peptide, GLP-1) and promote endogenous release of insulin. ** DPP4 inhibitor increases endogenous insulin What are acoustic neuromas? -- Ves...

Labs used to diagnose Hyo/hyper thyroidism TSH, T3, T4, free T3 and T4 Timeframe for re-check of labs after starting levothyroxine Retest serum TSH in 6-8 weeks and after any dosage change Hypothyroidism (Hashimotos) - S/S - Abnormally high levels of TSH is HYPO hypothyroidism - Pale, puffy, expressionless - Skin is cold and dry - Hair is brittle, and hair loss occurs - Heart rate and temp are low - Lethargy, fatigue, intolerance to cold Hyperthyroidism (Graves disease) - Heartbeat i...

In today's inventory order you received a bottle of gemfibrozil 600 mg with expiration date 4/2024. You already have 4 bottles of gemfibrozil 600 mg on the shelf. Which existing bottle will you place the new bottle in front of, based on expiration date? May-22 Sep-22 Jan-23 Dec-23 - Answer- Dec-23 How do you best describe an EMR? A computerized patient chart An emergency patient medical order A virtual faxed copy of a prescription A room where paper record are held - Answer- A com...

  How can you differentiate between Cushing and Addison disease? (in terms of secreting hormone). - Answer: Cushing: HYPERsecretion of Cortisol "C for Cushing, C for Cortisol". ADDison: HYPOsecretion of Cortisol & Aldosterone "ADD - Aldosterone" Mnemonic for Cushing - Answer: Mnemonic STRESSED Skin fragile Truncal obesity w/ small arms Rounded face "Moon face". Reproductive- amenorrhea and ED. Ecchymosis and Elevated BP Stretchmark on abdominal (purple color) Sugar e...

Hypoglycemia Correct Answer When administering insulin, the nurse must keep in mind that which is the most immediate and serious adverse effect of insulin therapy? Glargine Correct Answer A dose of long-acting insulin has been ordered for bedtime for a patient with diabetes. The nurse expects to give which type of insulin? Regular Correct Answer A patient is to be given an insulin drip to control his high blood glucose levels. The nurse knows that the type of insulin that would be used for...

NSG 6005 Pharm Final Exam 100 Questions and Answers Latest 2024/2025 Update Fully Solved 100%; South University 1. Incorporating information technology (IT) into a patient encounter takes skill and tact. During the encounter, the provider can make the patient more comfortable with the IT the provider is using by: 1. Turning the screen around so the patient can see material being recorded 2. Not placing the computer screen between the provider and the patient 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor ...

What is the first step in the process of diabetes self management education? A. Assessment B. Goal setting C. Diagnosis D. Referral - ANSWER-A. Assessment Which of the following options is an outcome of personal record keeping in relation to physical activity, according to recent studies? A. Those who keep logs of physical activity are more adherent to other elements of therapy (ie diet, medication) B. Those who keep exercise logs are more likely to enroll in organized exercise programs...

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What to do if LE pulses not felt - ANSWER-Ankle Branchial Index (ABI) Check lower extremity systolic Check brachial artery systolic --> They should match >/=1 = Good circulation <1 = Not good Advanced Glycation End Products cause... - ANSWER-Periodontal disease Proliferative Retinopathy - ANSWER-New blood vessel growth small/unstable Fluoroescein Angiogram - ANSWER-Inject dye into eye to evaluate leaks Macular Edema - ANSWER-Most common cause of vision loss Injecti...

What is the first step in the process of diabetes self management education? A. Assessment B. Goal setting C. Diagnosis D. Referral - answers-A. Assessment Which of the following options is an outcome of personal record keeping in relation to physical activity, according to recent studies? A. Those who keep logs of physical activity are more adherent to other elements of therapy (ie diet, medication) B. Those who keep exercise logs are more likely to enroll in organized exercise program...