Module 7; Endocrine

Question 1

Which combination of hypoglycemic agents should be avoided in a patient with diabetes?

Answer 1

Liraglutide (Victoza®) and sitagliptin (Januvia®)

Do not combine a GLP-1 with a DPP-4

Question 2

Which class of drugs for diabetes has been associated with either no change or an increase in cardiovascular risk?

Answer 2

Thiazolidinediones

Question 3

What is the optimal hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) level for a patient with diabetes?

Answer 3

Below 7%

Question 4

When the decision is made to start a sulfonylurea for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), what information should the clinician share with the patient?

Answer 4

Sulfonylurea has been associated with weight gain

Question 5

What should today’s blood sugar reading influence?

Answer 5

Tomorrow’s insulin dose

Question 6

When should a patient with diabetes check his blood glucose to help guide the evening long-acting insulin dose?

Answer 6

Before breakfast