Which drug used to treat diabetes by increasing incretins and amylin is taken orally?
a. Exenatide (Byetta)
b. Liraglutide (Victoza)
c. Pramlintide (Symlin)
d. Sitagliptin (Januvia)
ANS: D
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1. Acupuncture 2. Herbal therapy 3. Spiritual advising 4. Medication administration
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