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05 Endocrine and Diabetes Medications Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 05 Endocrine and Diabetes Medications, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

Levothyroxine is an antithyroid drug used to reduce thyroid-hormone production.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
Choose one
1 point

Which action best describes metformin's primary glucose-lowering effect?

  1. A

    It promotes urinary glucose excretion.

  2. B

    It lowers liver glucose production and improves insulin sensitivity.

  3. C

    It stimulates pancreatic insulin release as its main action.

  4. D

    It slows carbohydrate digestion in the intestine.

03
Fill in the blank
1 point

Complete the statement: A drug class that lowers blood glucose by promoting urinary glucose excretion is a .

04
Written response
1 point

Which generic medication acts like antidiuretic hormone and is used to treat central diabetes insipidus?

05
Choose one
1 point

A patient with heart failure is being considered for a thiazolidinedione. Which key risk is associated with pioglitazone?

  1. A

    It commonly causes low white blood cell counts.

  2. B

    It commonly causes severe liver injury.

  3. C

    It can cause fluid retention and worsen heart failure.

  4. D

    It commonly causes genital yeast infections.

06
Choose all
1 point

Select all the medications that are sulfonylureas.

  1. A

    Glipizide

  2. B

    Repaglinide

  3. C

    Glyburide

  4. D

    Acarbose

  5. E

    Glimepiride

07
Fill in the blank
1 point

In addition to reducing thyroid-hormone production, PTU reduces peripheral .

08
Choose one
1 point

A patient is prescribed the oral GLP-1 receptor agonist sold under the brand name Rybelsus. Which generic drug is it?

  1. A

    Dulaglutide

  2. B

    Semaglutide

  3. C

    Liraglutide

  4. D

    Exenatide

09
True or false
1 point

Inhaled rapid-acting insulin can provide mealtime coverage, but it is not a substitute for basal insulin when basal coverage is needed.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

10
Choose all
1 point

Select all the injectable GLP-1 receptor agonists listed below.

  1. A

    Dulaglutide

  2. B

    Semaglutide (Rybelsus)

  3. C

    Liraglutide

  4. D

    Exenatide

11
Written response
1 point

Which generic glucocorticoid commonly replaces cortisol in primary adrenal insufficiency?

12
Choose one
1 point

A person has severe hypoglycemia and cannot safely take glucose by mouth. Which medication is used for emergency treatment?

  1. A

    Desmopressin

  2. B

    Octreotide

  3. C

    Cabergoline

  4. D

    Glucagon

13
Open ended
1 point

A patient has taken a systemic corticosteroid for a prolonged period and wants to stop it immediately. Explain why abrupt discontinuation may be unsafe and what approach may be needed.

14
True or false
1 point

Octreotide is a somatostatin analogue used for acromegaly and can suppress growth-hormone secretion.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

15
Choose one
1 point

Which medication primarily lowers blood glucose by reducing liver glucose production and improving insulin sensitivity?

  1. A

    Metformin

  2. B

    Glipizide

  3. C

    Empagliflozin

  4. D

    Acarbose

16
Choose one
1 point

A patient with hypothyroidism is prescribed a synthetic T4 replacement. Which medication fits this description?

  1. A

    Methimazole

  2. B

    Propylthiouracil (PTU)

  3. C

    Levothyroxine

  4. D

    Liothyronine

17
Choose one
1 point

Which insulin is used for long-acting background coverage and generally has little or no pronounced peak?

  1. A

    Insulin lispro

  2. B

    Insulin glargine

  3. C

    Regular human insulin

  4. D

    Insulin NPH

18
Choose one
1 point

Which statement best describes an SGLT2 inhibitor such as empagliflozin?

  1. A

    They slow carbohydrate digestion in the intestine.

  2. B

    They stimulate pancreatic insulin release.

  3. C

    They reduce liver glucose production.

  4. D

    They promote urinary glucose excretion and can increase the risk of genital yeast infections.

19
Written response
1 point

A patient has hyperprolactinemia associated with a prolactin-secreting pituitary tumor. Name one dopamine agonist listed as a treatment for this condition.

20
Written response
1 point

A person with type 2 diabetes is prescribed a medicine that slows intestinal carbohydrate digestion and absorption. Which generic drug is described?