Pharmacology CH40

3. this rapid-acting insulin should be given immediately before a meal (within 5-10min)
6. the only drug approved in the US from the biguanide class
7. these types of infections can occur during SGLT-2 inhibitor therapy due to excretion of glucose in the urine
9. class of drugs that improve insulin sensitivity in muscle & fat cells and inhibit gluconeogenesis
12. chronic disorder characterized by either insufficient insulin production or insulin resistance
14. injections that increase insulin production, slow gastric emptying, and inhibit glucagon release; can be used in combination therapy
16. hormone produced by the beta cells of the pancreas and lowers blood glucose levels

1. GLP-1 agonist that is also used for chronic weight management and for those who have hypertension or dyslipidemia
2. diagnosed when a patient presents with impaired glucose tolerance/fasting glucose, or metabolic syndrome
4. occurs when lactic acid builds up in the bloodstream faster than it can be removed
5. this drug should not be given at the same time as insulin due to risk of severe hypoglycemic reactions; it should not be mixed in the same syringe as insulin
8. elevated blood glucose level
10. drug class that sensitizes the liver to circulating insulin levels, reduces intestinal glucose absorption, & reduces hepatic glucose production
11. class of drugs that lower blood glucose by stimulating the release of insulin from the pancreas & must be given 3x a day
13. type of diabetes that can occur during pregnancy
15. oral antidiabetic drugs used to reduce blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes