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In which patient population is Metformin contraindicated in?
C. Alcoholics
What lab value suggests metformin might be contraindicated?
A. eGFR <30
What medication is contraindicated to treat diabetes if a patient
already has a cardiac ejection fraction rate of 40%?
B. Thiazolidinediones
Which of the following agents is the first-line treatment for
hyperthyroidism or Grave's disease?
A. Methimazole
Which medication is first line for a newly diagnosed diabetic patient
with adequate renal and hepatic function?
C. Oral Metformin
Which medication is most likely to cause hypoglycemia?
B. Insulin
Which symptoms are most expected of a patient diagnosed with
hypothyroidism?
D. Dry pale skin, brittle hair, fatigue, myxedema
Patients with increased risk for UTIs and genital infections should
avoid which drug class for Type II Diabetes?
C. Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 (SGLT-2) Inhibitors
, Which statement regarding metformin is correct?
D. Metformin improves insulin sensitivity and reduces hepatic glucose
production
Where are SGLT-2 inhibitors active?
C. Renal tubules
Which statement is not true regarding sulfonylureas?
A. Sulfonylureas are safe to prescribe to pregnant and/or
breastfeeding women
Which medication should be added for a hyperthyroid patient with
tachycardia?
A. Atenolol
Once a patient's thyroid is euthyroid, how often should TSH be re-
checked?
B. Every 12 months
Which medication reduces the absorption of levothyroxine?
D. Omeprazole
Which diabetic medication is most likely to cause hypoglycemia?
C. Sulfonylureas
What is the mechanism of action of insulin?
B. Anabolic, energy conservation, and promotes cellular growth and
division
An 18-year-old asthmatic patient reports symptoms 4–5 times a week
with once weekly nighttime exacerbations. What is the diagnosis?
B. Mild-persistent asthma