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Question 1 of 5

Excessive use of tolbutamide will lead to

A. Diarrhea

B. Prolonged hypoglycemia

C. Tolerance to alcohol

D. Acidosis

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Prolonged hypoglycemia

Question 2 of 5

Diabetic ketoacidosis is best managed by

A. Crystalline insulin given intravenously

B. Human insulin given intramuscular

C. Lente insulin given subcutaneously

D. Isophane insulin given intradermally

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Crystalline insulin given intravenously

Question 3 of 5

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

A. Glibenclamide

B. Troglitazone

C. Acarbose

D. Prednisolone

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Troglitazone

Question 4 of 5

Longest acting insulin is

A. Insulin zinc suspension

B. Isophane insulin

C. Globin zinc insulin

D. Protamine zinc insulin

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Protamine zinc insulin

Question 5 of 5

Incorporation of vasoconstrictor substance in a solution of a drug to be injected subcutaneously retards absorption. This principal is utilized in combination of

A. Epinephrine with local anaesthetics

B. Epinephrine with I.V. glucose

C. With vaccines

D. With insulin

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Epinephrine with local anaesthetics

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