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insulin/antidiabetic
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |