Understanding Pharmacological Effects of Oral Antidiabetic Agents Quiz Test your knowledge on the pharmacological effects and mechanisms of action of oral antidiabetic medications. Learn about common adverse effects, contraindications, and clinical indications.
#1
Hypoglycemia
Weight gain
Lactic acidosis
Hypertension
#2
Metformin
Sulfonylureas
Thiazolidinediones
Meglitinides
#3
Metformin
Sulfonylureas
Thiazolidinediones
DPP-4 inhibitors
#4
SGLT-2 inhibitors
Meglitinides
DPP-4 inhibitors
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
#5
Sulfonylureas
Thiazolidinediones
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
DPP-4 inhibitors
#6
Sulfonylureas
SGLT-2 inhibitors
Thiazolidinediones
DPP-4 inhibitors
#7
Inhibition of glucose reabsorption in the kidneys
Stimulation of insulin secretion
Promotion of glucosuria
Reduction of plasma glucose levels
#8
They promote gluconeogenesis in the liver
They inhibit gastric emptying
They increase insulin resistance
They decrease pancreatic insulin secretion
#9
Chronic kidney disease
Heart failure
Peripheral neuropathy
Osteoporosis
#10
It belongs to the class of biguanides
It has a longer duration of action compared to other meglitinides
It is taken once daily before breakfast
It stimulates insulin secretion in a glucose-independent manner
#11
Weight gain
Hypoglycemia
Edema
Increased risk of fractures
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