Diabetes agents, thyroid replacement, steroids, PPIs, H2 blockers, antiemetics and bowel agents.
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- What drug class is metformin in?
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Biguanide- What is metformin's primary mechanism of action?
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Decreases hepatic glucose production and increases peripheral insulin sensitivity- What serious adverse effect carries a black box warning for metformin?
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Lactic acidosis- What drug class is glipizide in?
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Sulfonylurea- How do sulfonylureas lower blood glucose?
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They stimulate insulin release from pancreatic beta cells- What drug class is pioglitazone in?
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Thiazolidinedione (TZD)- What drug class is sitagliptin in?
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DPP-4 inhibitor- What drug class is empagliflozin in?
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SGLT2 inhibitor- Which insulin type is long-acting and typically dosed once daily?
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Insulin glargine- Which insulin type is rapid-acting and taken with meals?
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Insulin lispro- Levothyroxine replaces which thyroid hormone?
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T4 (thyroxine)- How should levothyroxine be taken for best absorption?
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On an empty stomach, 30 to 60 minutes before breakfast- What lab value is monitored to assess levothyroxine dosing?
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TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone)- What condition does methimazole treat?
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Hyperthyroidism- Which antithyroid drug is preferred during the first trimester of pregnancy?
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Propylthiouracil (PTU)
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