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insulin/antidiabetic
Question | Answer |
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slows glucose absorption from small intestine thus allowing better postprandial control of blood sugar. | alpha-glucosidase inhibitors |
reduces hepatic glucose production and intestinal glucose absorption, and increases tissue sensitivity to insulin. | biguanides |
meal time insulin secretion. | meglitinides |
stimulates insulin secretion from pancreas. | sulfonylureas |
improves tissue sensitivity to insulin. | thiazolidinediones |
Lispro (Humalog) is what kind of insulin? | rapid acting |
Novolog (insulin aspart) is what kind of insulin? | rapid acting |
Humulin R is what kind of insulin? | short acting |
which insulin is most frequently used for sliding scale? | Humulin R |
what is the only insulin that can be used IV? | Humulin R |