Nurs 1460c Module 6 Medications (100% Error-free Answers)

What classification is Metformin in? correct answers (Glucophage) Biguanides Oral Antidiabetic What classification is Micronase in? correct answers (Glyburide) Sulfonylurea What classification is Lispo in? correct answers (Humalog) RAPID ACTING - Antidiabetic What classification is Insulin (Humulin R, Novolin R) correct answers SHORT ACTING - Antidiabetic What classification is Isophane insulin in? correct answers (NPH) INTERMEDIATE ACTING - Antidiabetic What classification is Glargine in? correct answers (Lantus) LONG ACTING - Antidiabetic What classification is Dulaglutide, Exenatide, Liraglutide in? correct answers (Dulaglutide - Trulicity) (Exenatide - Byetta) (Liraglutide - Victoza) Antidiabetic Injectables What classification is Xenical in? correct answers (Orlistat) Gastrointestinal agent What classification is Levothyroxine in? correct answers (Synthroid) Thyroid Hormone Replacement What does Propylthiouracil do? correct answers (PTU) Inhibits the production of new thyroid hormone in the thyroid gland. [2] It acts by inhibiting the enzyme thyroid peroxidase, which usually functions to convert iodide to iodine molecule and incorporate the iodine molecule into amino acid tyrosine. What classification is Gabapentin in? correct answers (Neurontin) AED Anticonvulsant What does the AED Anticonvulsant drug Gabapentin do? correct answers Enhances the GABA cells in the brain/binds to calcium channels- resulting in decrease in synapse transmission- therefore controls seizures and migraines. It affects chemicals and nerves that are involved in some types of pain. What does Biguanides the Antidiabetic do? correct answers Blocks glucose production from the liver and prevents reabsorption of glucose in the intestines. Sulfonylurea drugs do what? (Micronase) correct answers Stimulates the pancreas to produce more insulin Antidiabetics do what? correct answers Blocks hepatic production of glucose