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Question 1 of 5

The treatment of gestational diabetes would comprise of

A. Glibenclamide

B. Chlorpropamide

C. Glipizide

D. Insulin

Correct Answer: Insulin

Question 2 of 5

The second generation sulfonylurea hypoglycaemics differ from the first generation one in that they

A. Are more potent

B. Are longer acting

C. Do not lower blood sugar in nondiabetic subject

D. Are less prone to cause hypoglycaemic reaction

Correct Answer: Are more potent

Question 3 of 5

Aldosterone enhances Na+ reabsorption in renal tubules by

A. Stimulating carbonic anhydrase

B. Inhibiting Na+ K+ ATPase

C. Inducing the synthesis of Na+ K+ ATPase

D. Promoting K+ secretion

Correct Answer: Inducing the synthesis of Na+ K+ ATPase

Question 4 of 5

Preferred route of insulin is

A. Oral

B. Subcutaneous

C. Sublingual

D. Enteric coated tabs

Correct Answer: Subcutaneous

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following may increase the insulin need of diabetics?

A. Isoniazid

B. Penicillin

C. Glyceryl guaiacolate

D. Prednisone

Correct Answer: Prednisone

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