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53. Zyloprim (allopurinol) is used for the prevention of uric acid accumulation in the body, to help reduce the risk of acute gout flares. Which mechanism of action best describes that of Zyloprim? a. Increases urinary excretion of gout b. Prevents formation of uric acid in the body c. Breaks down uric acid in the body d. Reduces the degree of inflammation 54. What type of antidiabetic agent is Glucophage? a. Sulfonylurea b. Biguanide c. Thiazolidinedione d. Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor 55. Terry mentions that he used to be on a different medication before switched to Diovan. What type of antihypertensive agent is notoriously known for causing a dry cough? a. Beta-blocker b. Calcium channel blocker C. ACE Inhibitor d. Thiazide diuretic Case 7: Asmita, a 13-year-old female Subiective: • She has recently been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and started on a short-acting and long-acting insulin medications • Medical History includes: Chickenpox, Strep throat • Allergies: NKDA • Medications: Humalog (insulin lispro) 12 units, Lantus (insulin glargine) 13 units, and a kid's chewable sugar-free gummy multivitamin Objective: • HT: 60" (152 cm), 100 lbs. (45 kg), BP 120/80, HR 89, RR 14 56. Asmita asks why she can't take the new diabetic drug for those living with Type 2 diabetes that she sees on TV commercials. Which of the following is the best explanation for you to give Asmita? a. "The cells that make insulin have been destroyed in your body, so drugs won't work. You can only receive shots of insulin." b. "I don't see why you couldn't. Let's talk to the doctor." c. "The new medications don't work as effectively as the old ones." d. "Type 1 diabetes only responds minimally to medication." 57. Which of the following medications is long-acting insulin? a Humalog b. Lantus c. Novolog d. Rosiglitazone 58. When administering a subcutaneous and/or intramuscular injection, you would gently pull back on the plunger toc a. Reduce discomfort to the patient b. Make sure that you are in the right site c. Make sure that you have the right medicine d. Ascertain that the needle is not in a blood vessel 59. Lantus Insulin is supplied as 100 units/Iml, and the bottle dispensed by the pharmacy contains 10ml of medication. Asmita has been instructed to inject 13 units qd subq. How many bottles) of Lantus will you need to call into the pharmacy for a 1-month (30 days) supply? 60. Humalog Insulin is supplied as 100 units/1ml and the bottle dispensed by the pharmacy contains 5ml of medication. Asmita has been instructed to inject 12 units tid pc subq. How many bottles of Humalog will you need to call into the pharmacy for a 1-month (30 days) supply?

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Answer: Prevent formation of uric acid production.

( The drug inhibits the uric acid production which reduces inflammation.)

Answer: Biguanide

( Glucophage belongs to biguanides, it is metformin used to treat type 2 diabetes.)

Answer: ACE inhibitors

( ACE inhibitors causes cough production)

Answer: The cells that make insulin have been destroyed in your body, so drug won't work.