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BIOD351 / BIOD 351 Module 4 (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Pharmacology | Questions & Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct - Portage Learning

Question:

Which of the following statements is true?

• -The American Diabetes Association defines diabetes as a Fasting Blood

Glucose greater than 180mg/dl

• -Hypoglycemia is defined as a blood glucose less than 100mg/dl in

combination with symptoms.

• -Symptoms of hypoglycemia include confusion, irritability, tremor,

sweating.

• -A Hemoglobin A1c represents the average glucose levels over the last 6

months.

Answer:

Symptoms of hypoglycemia include confusion, irritability, tremor, sweating

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Question:

T/F:

A typical goal blood glucose for a diabetic patient taken 2 hours after a meal is <180mg/dl.

Answer:

True

Question:

Name the oral antidiabetic that is considered first line treatment in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Answer:

Metformin

Question:

Name the oldest class of oral antidiabetics.

Answer:

Sulfonylureas

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Question:

Describe the mechanism of action of two different classes of oral antidiabetic medications.

Answer:

Sulfonylureas: stimulates insulin release from beta cells

TZDs: enhances insulin receptors sensitivity

Question:

Match the drug class to the mechanism of actions:

-TZDs production -DPP IV Inhibitors -Amylin agonists -Sulfonulureas -Biguanides

Answer:

-Enhances the sensitivity of insulin receptors -Prevents the breakdown of Incretin -Slows gastric emptying, glucagon secretion and glucose -Stimulates the release of insulin from beta cells -Decreases glucose production in the liver

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