N5334 Advanced pharmacology - Mod 6 Exam Questions and Answers (Latest Update 2025)

N5334 Advanced pharmacology - Mod 6
Exam Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2025)
Which can be used to treat gestational diabetes? (all that
apply)

A. Metformin

B. Glucotrol

C. Pioglitazone

D. Sitagliptin

E. Insulin - Correct Answer ✅A. Metformin

E. Insulin



What is the 4 step approach in treating DM2? - Correct
Answer ✅1. lifestyle + Metformin

2. step 1 + second drug

3. step 1 + 2 drugs

4. complex insulin regimen



J comes in with random glucose 250 - is further testing for DM
needed? - Correct Answer ✅No. Random BG>200 is
diagnostic.

, N5334 Advanced pharmacology - Mod 6
Exam Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2025)
A type-I diabetic is taking a beta blocker, what does she need
to be aware of?

A. BB's increase glycogenolysis & help counteract a fall in
glucose

B. BB's impair glycogenolysis - a means which the body can
respond to & counteract a fall in BG

C. BB's can make a patient more aware of hypoglycemia

D. BB's have no effect on glycogenolysis - Correct Answer
✅B. BB's impair glycogenolysis - a means which the body
can respond to & counteract a fall in BG



G is taking Canagliflozin for DM. The NP tells her this may
increase her risk for:

A. hypoglycemia

B. decreased urination

C. UTI

D. hypothyroidism - Correct Answer ✅C. UTI



SGLT-2 inhibitors should not be given if GFR <35.