Question

2. The Nurse understand the pathophysiology of the targeted drug receptors for the following diabetes therapy including? Match the receptor to the drug. A. GLP1 Increased hepatic glucose production B. Metformin Increased glucose reabsorption C. TZD Decreased glucose uptake D. SGLT2 Impaired insulin secretion 3. The Nurse is evaluating a diabetic patient with a history of coronary artery disease, hypertension, and elevated lipids. The Nurse understands, the provider will likely add this medication to the treatment plan as it is the best choice for therapy because it has significant cardiovascular benefits compared to other therapies? A. Thiazolidinediones B. Insulin C. SGLT2 D. Sulfonylurea

Answer 1

3. Ans A. Thiazolidinediones

These beneficial effect of TZDs on glycemia and cardiovascular risk factor have made them attractive agent in patient with type 2 diabetes.

Oral hypoglycemic drugs improve insulin action as their primary effect.