Brand Off
The brand name for metformin
What is Glucophage?
Metformin lowers blood sugar by reducing this process in the liver
gluconeogenesis
The most common GI side effect of metformin.
What is diarrhea
A patient has uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes and is afraid of needles. They also have a history of heart failure. Best oral option?
What is an SGLT2 inhibitor (e.g., empagliflozin)?
How often is Trulicity administered?
What is once weekly
Trulicity is the brand name for this GLP-1 agonist.
SGLT2 inhibitors work in this organ to lower glucose.
What is the kidney
Lactic acidosis is a rare but serious risk with this diabetes drug
what is metformin
A diabetic patient on metformin is experiencing significant GI upset. What class of drug can be added that is injectable and promotes weight loss?
What is a GLP-1 receptor agonist?
Monitor this lab before starting metformin.
What is SCr or eGFR
Jardiance belongs to this drug class.
What is an SGLT2 inhibitor?
GLP-1 agonists increase insulin and slow this GI process.
What is gastric emptying?
This class of diabetes drugs increases the risk of UTIs and genital infections.
A patient with newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetes wants to avoid weight gain and hypoglycemia. Which first-line oral agent is ideal?
What is metformin?
A patient should take this med with the first meal of the day:
what is glipizide
Catapres treats blood pressure via CNS action. What's the generic name?
What is clonidine?
Doxazosin works by blocking this receptor to reduce vascular resistance.
What is the alpha-1 receptor?
GLP-1 agonists are contraindicated in patients with this type of cancer history.
What is medullary thyroid carcinoma?
A patient with diabetes and ASCVD (atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease) needs a second-line agent after metformin. What drug class is recommended?
What is either a GLP-1 agonist or SGLT2 inhibitor (with CV benefit)?
This heart failure medication lowers blood pressure and improves EF by beta and alpha blockade.
What is carvedilol
Januvia
sitagliptin
Verapamil is a
what is a nondihydropyridine calcium channel blocker
This medication should have a washout period prior to starting
What is Entresto
A patient with hypertension and chronic kidney disease needs a blood pressure medication that won’t worsen renal function and can reduce proteinuria.
What is an ACE inhibitor or ARB?
SGLT2 inhibitors may cause this rare but serious genital complication.
What is Fournier’s gangrene?