A nurse is preparing to administer a drug that helps lower blood glucose by increasing the production of insulin by beta cells in the pancreas. Which of the following might this be? Select all that apply
A) Glyburide (DiaBeta)
B) Metformin (Glucophage)
C) Pioglitazone (Actos)
D) Glipizide (Glucotrol)
E) Acarbose (Precose)
Ans: A, D
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Sulfonylureas, like glyburide (DiaBeta) and glipizide (Glucotrol), help lower blood glucose by increasing the production of insulin by beta cells in the pancreas.
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