A 59-year-old man with hypertension is taking a \beta-blocker (acebutolol). His most recent blood pressure is 120 / 78~mmHg. This agent is likely to alter which of the following laboratory values?

A 59-year-old man with hypertension is taking a \beta-blocker (acebutolol). His most recent blood pressure is 120 / 78~mmHg. This agent is likely to alter which of the following laboratory values?

A 63-year-old female presents to clinic for a diabetes follow-up. She has been taking metformin for 3 years now, but her blood sugars have not been well controlled over the past year. Her average morning fasting blood sugar is 165mg\dL, and her 2-h postprandial is 205mg\dL. Glimepiride is added to her regimen. What is the mechanism of action of glimepiride?

A 35-year-old man presents to the emergency department complaining of a cough and runny nose of 1-week duration. While being evaluated, it is discovered that his blood pressure is 230 /120~mmHg. An antihypertensive is immediately administered. Later, he develops lactic acidosis, headache, vertigo, and confusion. Which of the following initial therapies would best treat his new symptoms?

A 57-year-old man was recently diagnosed with Type-2 diabetes mellitus and placed on a medication. He began having myalgias and feeling sick and later developed respiratory distress, so he went to the hospital. His pH was 7.2, and he had elevated blood lactate levels. Which drug is likely causing his problem?

A 52-year-old overweight woman presents to the clinic for a diabetes management. She had not been doing well controlling her blood sugars with metformin. Her last hemoglobin \A_{\lc was 13.4%, despite her taking her medication every day. The physician decides to start her on a long-acting insulin that is injected only once a day for better glucose control. Also, he wants the insulin to have a minimal risk of hypoglycemia. What is the most likely medication given to this patient?