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oral hypoglycemics
pharmacology exam 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| oral hypoglycemics are used to | lower blood glucose levels |
| oral hypoglycemics increase | sensitivity |
| glucophage does not cause | hypoglycemia or weight gain |
| glucophage is a sustained release tablet and must not | be crushed or chewed |
| serum glucose levels must be checked every | 3 months |
| if signs of acidosis are present | stop drug immediately |
| risks of glucophage | gi distress, headache, dizziness, fatigue, agitation |
| most serious adverse effect with glucophage | lactic acidosis |
| treat hypoglycemia with | dextrose iv, glucagon im, simple sugars if patient is awake, sugar and soda |
| when is prandin taken | at dinner |
| avoid this when taking oral hypoglycemics | alcohol |
| glucotrol (sulfonylureas) | increase sensitivity to insulin |
| biguanide (Glucophage) | increases sensitivity to insulin |
| alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (Precose) | delay digestion of glucose |
| thiazolidinediones (glitazones) | decrease insulin resistance |
| meglitinides (prandin) | stimulate release of insulin |