Exam 33: Drugs for Endocrine Disorders

Sulfonylureas act by stimulating the release of insulin from the pancreatic islet cells and by decreasing the sensitivity of insulin receptors on target cells.

The physician has ordered medication to treat hyperthyroidism. Which medication does the pharmacist anticipate for this patient?

The pharmacist is instructing the patient prescribed glipizide about possible side effects. Which side effects should be included in the patient teaching session? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Which of the following would be an example of negative feedback? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Hyperglycemia may occur when insulin levels peak, during exercise, when the patient receives too much insulin as a result of a medication error, or if the patient skips a meal.

Type 2 diabetes is more common in patients who are overweight and those with low low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and low triglyceride levels.

Which is true of type 2 diabetes mellitus? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Deficiency of growth hormone in children can cause short stature and treatment is with octreotide.

Type I diabetes mellitus is also sometimes referred to as noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) because with this disorder the pancreas produces insulin.

Thyroid hormone decreases basal metabolic rate.

The pharmacist is screening a group of patients. Which patient has the greatest risk for developing type II diabetes?

The patient received lispro insulin with breakfast. Two hours later, the patient experiences tachycardia, confusion, sweating, and drowsiness. Why are these symptoms occurring?