Biguanides - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Surgery risk classesClass 1: benefits outweigh risk, should be done Class 2a: reasonable to perform Class 2b: should be considered Class 3: rarely appropriate General rules for surgery: testingECG before surgery only if coronary disease, except when low risk surgery Stress test not indicated before surgery Do not do prophylactic coronary revascularization Meds before surgery- Diabetic agents: Use insulin therapy to maintain glycemic goals(iii) Discontinue biguanides, alpha glucosidase...

Surgery risk classesClass 1: benefits outweigh risk, should be done Class 2a: reasonable to perform Class 2b: should be considered Class 3: rarely appropriate General rules for surgery: testingECG before surgery only if coronary disease, except when low risk surgery Stress test not indicated before surgery Do not do prophylactic coronary revascularization Meds before surgery- Diabetic agents: Use insulin therapy to maintain glycemic goals(iii) Discontinue biguanides, alpha glucosidase...

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NURS622 Advanced Pharmacology - Exam 1 - Week 4 - 1 of 3 - Diabetes What are the drugs used to treat Type 1 DM? - Correct Answer Insulin Amylin Analog (black box warning for severe hypoglycemia) What are the drugs used to treat Type 2 DM? - Correct Answer Biguanides Meglitinides Sulfonylureas (1st and 2nd generation) Amylin Analog Thiazolidinediones Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors Dipeptidyl pedtidase-4 inhibitors (DDP-4) Incretin Analogs or Glucagon-like Peptide Sodium-Glucose Cotran...

NRNP 6560 MIDTERM EXAM WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS High risk surgeries - aortic/ cabg transplants spinal reconstruction peripheral vascular surgery Lee's revised cardiac risk index - 6 points: High risk surgery = 1 CAD = 1 CHF = 1 Cerebrovascular disease = 1 DM 1 on insulin = 1 Creat greater than 2 = 1 1 = low risk 2 = moderate risk 3 = high risk SCIP pre-operative infection measures - - Prophylactic antibiotics should be received within 1 h prior to surgical incision...

PC 707 Module 10 Spring 2024 with 100% Verified and Updated Solutions What is the first line oral diabetic medicaiton? - Answer ️️ -Biguanides (Metformin) What is the MOA of Biguanides? - Answer ️️ -Increases insulin action by suppressing glucose output from the liver, enhancing receptor sensitivity to insulin in muscle and fat, reduces glucose absorption in the gut What are the potential side effects of Biguanides? - Answer ️️ -Metallic taste in mouth, mild anorexia, nausea, ...

Sulfonylureas - ANSWER Lower bg by causing the pancreas to release more insulin A1c decrease with monotherapy: 1-2% Biguanides - ANSWER Reduce how much glucose the liver produces; increase peripheral insulin sensitivity. A1c decrease with monotherapy: 1-2% Thiazolidinediones - ANSWER Improve the way insulin works in the body by allowing more glucose to enter muscles, fat, and the liver; about 12-16 weeks for maximum effect. A1c decrease with monotherapy: 0.5-1.4% Alpha-glucosidase inhib...

PC 707 Module 8 Spring Exam with 100% Verified and Updated Solutions What is the first line oral diabetic medicaiton? - answerBiguanides (Metformin) What is the MOA of Biguanides? - answerIncreases insulin action by suppressing glucose output from the liver, enhancing receptor sensitivity to insulin in muscle and fat, reduces glucose absorption in the gut What are the potential side effects of Biguanides? - answerMetallic taste in mouth, mild anorexia, nausea, abd discomfort, diarrhea Wh...

Pharmacology Midterm Exam Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 | 100% Verified Which of the following is a common side effect of beta-blockers? A) Hyperglycemia B) Bradycardia C) Hypertension D) Insomnia B) Bradycardia What is the primary mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors? A) Blockage of beta receptors B) Inhibition of angiotensin II formation C) Increase in calcium ion influx D) Stimulation of alpha receptors 2 B) Inhibition of angiotensin II for...

PC 707 Module 10 Spring 2024 with 100% Verified and Updated Solutions What is the first line oral diabetic medicaiton? - Answer ️️ -Biguanides (Metformin) What is the MOA of Biguanides? - Answer ️️ -Increases insulin action by suppressing glucose output from the liver, enhancing receptor sensitivity to insulin in muscle and fat, reduces glucose absorption in the gut What are the potential side effects of Biguanides? - Answer ️️ -Metallic taste in mouth, mild anorexia, nausea, ...