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Question 1 of 5

Patients taking chlorpropamide should avoid products containing

A. Acetaminophen

B. Ethanol

C. Vitamin A

D. Penicillins

Correct Answer: Ethanol

Question 2 of 5

Metformin

A. Does not cause hypoglycemia even in large doses

B. Should not be combined with glipizide

C. Is contraindicated in obese NIDDM patients

D. Causes release of insulin from the pancreas

Correct Answer: Does not cause hypoglycemia even in large doses

Question 3 of 5

The hypoglycaemic action of sulfonylureas is likely to be attenuated by the concurrent use of

A. Hydrochlorothiazide

B. Propranolol

C. Chloramphenicol

D. Aspirin

Correct Answer: Hydrochlorothiazide

Question 4 of 5

Metformin is preferred over phenformin because

A. It is more potent

B. It is less liable to cause lactic acidosis

C. It does not interfere with vitamin B12 absorption

D. It is not contraindicated in patients with kidney disease

Correct Answer: It is less liable to cause lactic acidosis

Question 5 of 5

Select the drug which tends to reverse insulin resistance by increasing cellular glucose transporters.

A. Glibenclamide

B. Troglitazone

C. Acarbose

D. Prednisolone

Correct Answer: Troglitazone

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