Diabetes Root words

What is the primary use of Biguanides?

• Treatment of hypertension

• Treatment of diabetes type 2

• Treatment of asthma

• Treatment of arthritis

Which medication is classified as a Biguanide?

• Insulin

• Glucophage®

• Lisinopril

• Atorvastatin

What is a common side effect when starting Biguanides?

• Headache

• GI upset

• Dizziness

• Rash

What should patients ask about when prescribed Metformin?

• If it comes in a liquid form

• If it comes in an ER formulation

• If it can be taken with food

• If it can be taken at night

What is the common root for DPP-4 inhibitors used to treat Diabetes type 2?

• -gliptin

• -statin

• -pril

• -sartan

Which of the following is an example of a DPP-4 inhibitor?

• Metformin

• Linagliptin

• Lisinopril

• Losartan

Which DPP-4 inhibitor is marketed under the brand name Januvia®?

• Linagliptin

• Alogliptin

• Saxagliptin

• Sitagliptin

Alogliptin is marketed under which brand name?

• Tradjenta®

• Nesina®

• Onglyza®

• Januvia®

Which DPP-4 inhibitor is marketed under the brand name Onglyza®?

• Linagliptin

• Alogliptin

• Saxagliptin

• Sitagliptin

What is the primary use of SGLT-2 inhibitors with the root "-gliflozin"?

• Treating type 1 diabetes

• Treating type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and heart failure

• Treating hypertension

• Treating asthma