Endocrine Drugs

Question 1

*Glucagon

Answer 1

hormone that stimulates liver to release stored glucose (glycogen). Raises blood sugar levels. produced by alpha cells

Question 2

*Insulin

Answer 2

: hormone that allows body to use glucose for energy. produced by beta cells

Question 3

*Somatostatin

Answer 3

hormone that regulates the endocrine system. produced by delta cells

Question 4

What are the different types of insulin and their examples?

Answer 4

Rapid-acting
- Aspart
- Lispro
- Glulisine
Short-acting
- Regular insulin
Intermediate-acting
- NPH insulin
Long-acting
- Glargine
- Detemir

Question 5

An examples of Biguanide

Answer 5

Metformin

Question 6

Examples of Sulfonylureas

Answer 6

• Gliclazide
• Glimepiride
• Glibenclamide

Question 7

Example of Thiazolidinediones (Glitazones)

Answer 7

Pioglitazone

Question 8

Eamples of DPP-4 inhibitors (gliptins)

Answer 8

 Sitagliptin
 Vildagliptin
 Saxagliptin

Question 9

Example of α-glucosidase inhibitors

Answer 9

Acarbose

Question 10

Examples of GLP-1 receptor agonists

Answer 10

 Exenatide
 Liraglutide

Question 11

examples of SGLT2 inhibitors

Answer 11

• Dapagliflozin
• Empagliflozin
• Canagliflozin