Cardiovascular Impact of Diabetes Meds

Course #25-624-


Self-Assessment Questions

    1 . Which class of diabetes medications has shown cardiovascular benefit by reducing major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE)?
    A) Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
    B) DPP-4 inhibitors
    C) GLP-1 agonists
    D) Sulfonylureas

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    2 . Which medication has been shown to reduce heart failure hospitalizations?
    A) Empagliflozin
    B) Exenatide
    C) Glipizide
    D) Pioglitazone

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    3 . Which complication is associated with giving a GLP-1 agonist too close to a procedure or surgery?
    A) Infection
    B) Low blood pressure
    C) Aspirating food or liquid into the lungs
    D) Diabetic ketoacidosis with normal blood glucose

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