Insulin
This insulin is rapid-acting and should be given within 15 minutes of a meal.
What is Lispro
This biguanide decreases hepatic glucose production and increases insulin sensitivity.
What is Metformin?
These drugs improve insulin sensitivity in muscle and fat tissue.
What are Thiazolidinediones (rosiglitazone, pioglitazone)?
This medication replaces thyroid hormone in hypothyroidism.
What is Levothyroxine?
This hormone treats diabetes insipidus.
What is Desmopressin (DDAVP)?
This insulin has no peak and provides 24-hour coverage.
What is Glargine (Lantus)?
Take this alpha-glucosidase inhibitor with the first bite of food.
What is Acarbose or Miglitol?
Teach patients to monitor for this side effect due to fluid retention.
What is heart failure or edema?
Take this drug in the morning on an empty stomach before other meds.
What is Levothyroxine?
Monitor for water intoxication or hyponatremia with this drug.
What is Desmopressin or Vasopressin?
This insulin is short-acting and can be given IV.
What is Regular insulin?
These drugs stimulate rapid insulin release and should be taken right before meals.
What are Meglitinides (repaglinide, nateglinide)?
Contraindicated in patients with heart failure.
What are Thiazolidinediones?
This drug inhibits thyroid hormone synthesis in hyperthyroidism.
What is Methimazole?
These meds replace adrenal hormones.
What are Adrenal corticosteroids (Prednisone, Hydrocortisone, Dexamethasone)?
Cloudy intermediate-acting insulin that is usually given twice daily.
What is NPH insulin?
This class increases insulin release from the pancreas but can cause hypoglycemia.
What are Sulfonylureas (glipizide, glyburide)?
Can increase risk for fractures and liver toxicity—monitor liver enzymes.
What are Thiazolidinediones?
Report fever and sore throat—could indicate agranulocytosis.
What is Methimazole?
Taper corticosteroids slowly to prevent this.
What is adrenal insufficiency or crisis?
Teach patients to rotate injection sites to prevent this complication.
What is lipodystrophy?
This gliptin increases incretin levels to control blood sugar after meals.
What is Sitagliptin?
Report unexpected weight gain or shortness of breath—may indicate this adverse effect.
What is congestive heart failure?
Overdose of levothyroxine can cause tachycardia, weight loss, and insomnia.
What is Thyrotoxicosis or hyperthyroid symptoms?
Somatropin stimulates this in children with growth hormone deficiency.
What is linear growth?