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Question 1 of 5

There is no alternative to insulin therapy for

A. All insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) patients B. All noninsulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) patients C. NIDDM patients not controlled by a sulfonylurea drug D. NIDDM patients not controlled by a biguanide drug

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

The second generation sulfonylurea hypoglycaemics differ from the first generation one in that they

A. Are more potent B. Are longer acting C. Do not lower blood sugar in nondiabetic subject D. Are less prone to cause hypoglycaemic reaction

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Sulfonylurea hypoglycaemics act by

A. Reducing intestinal absorption of glucose B. Increasing insulin secretion from pancreas C. Reversing down-regulation of insulin receptors D. Both (b) and (c)

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

The present status of oral hypoglycaemics in diabetes mellitus is

A. They are the first choice drugs in all cases B. They should be prescribed only if the patient refuses insulin injections C. They are used only in type I diabetes mellitus D. They are used first in most uncomplicated mild to moderate type II diabetics

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Guargum limits post-prandial glycaemia by

A. Inhibiting intestinal brush border Î± glucosidases B. Slowing carbohydrate absorption from intestine C. Releasing incretins from the intestine D. Promoting uptake of glucose into skeletal muscles

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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