ATI RN
ATI RN Test Bank
Drugs for diabetes Questions
Question 1 of 4
The treatment of gestational diabetes would comprise of
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Insulin is preferred in gestational diabetes to avoid fetal risks from oral agents like sulfonylureas.
Question 2 of 4
Preferred route of insulin is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Subcutaneous injection is the standard route for insulin due to its peptide nature and bioavailability.
Question 3 of 4
For increasing the excretion of weakly acidic drugs, urine should be made
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alkalinizing urine ionizes weak acids, reducing reabsorption and increasing excretion (ion trapping).
Question 4 of 4
The insulin receptor is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The insulin receptor is a tyrosine kinase receptor, initiating glucose uptake signaling.