Sitagliptin (Januvia) is prescribed for a patient who has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. What is the action of sitagliptin (Januvia)?
A) It blocks the S phase of the cell cycle.
B) It slows the rate of inactivation of the incretin hormones.
C) It is a synthetically prepared monosodium salt.
D) It inhibits hydrogen, potassium, and ATPase.
B
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Sitagliptin (Januvia) minimizes the rate of inactivation of the incretin hormones to increase hormone levels and prolong their activity. Sitagliptin does not block the S phase of the cell cycle. Sitagliptin is not a synthetically prepared monosodium salt. Sitagliptin does not inhibit hydrogen, potassium, and ATPase.
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