The type of oral antidiabetic drug that is considered the mainstay of this type of diabetic therapy is the group known as the:

A) alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
B) thiazolidinediones
C) biguanides
D) sulfonylureas


D) sulfonylureas
Sulfonylurea drugs have been available in the United States since 1954 and have been the mainstay of oral antidiabetic therapy for many years.

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The process of advising a patient about treatment options, reason for surgery, possible complications, alternative treatment options, and risks is called _________________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A ___________ is normally located on the exterior of the building; through it, fire apparatus can pump supplemental water into a fire protection system, or another system furnishing water for fire extinguishment to supplement existing water supplies

a. fire department connection (FDC) b. water tank c. fire pump d. sprinkler system

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Using the SOAP format, the patient's chief complaint and reason for the encounter as the patient told it to the doctor are:

A) subjective information. B) objective information. C) assessment information. D) the plan.

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