TQ Quiz | Oral Medications for the Metabolic Syndrome(Charleston 2025) by Events@optometricedu.com | Aug 6, 2025 | 2025 Charleston, TQ Courses | 0 comments "*" indicates required fields This field is hidden when viewing the formDate (Hidden) MM slash DD slash YYYY This field is hidden when viewing the formEvent Date (Hidden) MM slash DD slash YYYY This field is hidden when viewing the formEvent 90 days past date (Hidden) MM slash DD slash YYYY This field is hidden when viewing the formEvent Date Difference (Hidden)1. An individual has recently been diagnosed with “diabetes”. What diabetic medication acts on the glucagon-like peptide1 receptor in the small intestine to tell the pancreas that food is on the way to then reduce glucose in the blood?* A - GLP-1 agonist B - DPP-4 inhibitor C - Biguanide D - SGLT-2 inhibitor 2. An individual has recently been diagnosed with “diabetes”. What diabetic medication acts to inhibit the breakdown of GLP-1 to reduce glucose in the blood?* A - GLP-1 agonist B - DPP-4 inhibitor C - Biguanide D - SGLT-2 inhibitor 3. The heart’s electrical signal begins at what structure?* A - Sino-atrial node B - Atrioventricular node C - Bundle of his D - Purkinje fibers 4. Baroreceptors from the aortic arch use what cranial nerve to send a signal to the brainstem to monitor the blood pressure?* A - Cranial nerve 4 B - Cranial nerve 7 C - Cranial nerve 8 D - Cranial nerve 10 5. Baroreceptors from the carotid sinus use what cranial nerve to send a signal to the brain stem to monitor blood pressure?* A - Cranial nerve 4 B - Cranial nerve 5 C - Cranial nerve 7 D - Cranial nerve 9 6. The Hemaglobin A1C in a diabetic patient should be kept below which of the following in order to prevent retinopathy or nephropathy:* A - 10% B - 9% C - 8% D - 7% 7. Metformin (Glucophage) is considered what category type of diabetic drug that will inhibit hepatic (liver) new glucose production?* A - Biguinide B - Sulfonylurea C - Thiazolidinedione D - Viral 8. What percentage of the body’s daily intake of cholesterol is from what we eat (exogenous cholesterol)?* A - 10% B - 25% C - 50% D - 70% 9. What percentage of endogenous cholesterol (synthesized by the body) is made from the liver?* A - 5% B - 20% C - 45% D - 90% 10. The cholesterol medication category that works by inhibiting the production of the liver enzyme (HMG CoA reductase) necessary to produce LDL is called?* A - Beta blocker B - Bile acid sequestrant C - Statin D - Fibrate 11. What group of cholesterol medications is best to lower triglycerides?* A - Beta blocker B - Bile acid sequestrant C - Statin D - Fibrates 12. Total body stores of cholesterol are about 30 to 40 grams and most of this cholesterol resides where in the body?* A - Nucleus of the cell B - Mitochondria of the cell C - Cell membranes D - Veins 13. Which of the following is not considered a treatment for high blood pressure?* A - Beta-blockers B - Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors C - Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors D - Calcium channel blockers 14. The most common reason for an office visit in the United States is which of the following?* A - Hypertension B - Diabetes C - Thyroid D - Systemic Lupus 15. The hemorrhages found in hypertensive retinopathy are of what shape?* A - Striated – flame shaped B - Dot and blot shaped C - Vitreous hemorrhage and have no shape D - Choroidal hemorrhage and round shaped 16. What hormone produced by the pancreas acts to raise blood glucose levels?* A - Insulin B - Melatonin C - Glucagon D - Somatostatin 17. What hormone secreted from the pancreas acts to lower blood glucose?* A - Calcitonin B - Glucagon C - Insulin D - Aldosterone 18. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting sodium to less than how many mg a day?* A - 5.400 mg a day B - 2,300 mg a day C - 700 mg a day D - 8 mg a day 19. What category of hypertension medication can give a dry cough and angio-edema of the tongue and neck?* A - Angio-converting enzyme inhibitor B - Beta blocker C - Calcium channel blocker D - Diuretic 20. 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