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Drugs for diabetes Questions
Question 1 of 5
Sulfonylureas are a primary mode of therapy in the treatment of
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sulfonylureas are used in type 2 DM to stimulate insulin release, not in type 1, pregnancy, severe organ dysfunction, or ketoacidosis.
Question 2 of 5
The duration of action of insulin-zinc suspension (lente insulin) is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lente insulin (insulin-zinc suspension) has an intermediate duration of 20-24 hours.
Question 3 of 5
There is no alternative to insulin therapy for
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Type 1 (IDDM) patients require insulin due to absolute deficiency; type 2 (NIDDM) can often use alternatives.
Question 4 of 5
Insulin resistance can be overcome by the use of
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monocomponent (purified) insulins reduce antibody-mediated resistance compared to older forms.
Question 5 of 5
The second generation sulfonylurea hypoglycaemics differ from the first generation one in that they
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Second-generation sulfonylureas (e.g., glyburide) are more potent than first-generation (e.g., tolbutamide).