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nevelica · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which effect is associated with thyroid replacement hormones such as levothyroxine (Levothroid)?

a. Increase in the metabolic rate of body tissues
b. Inhibition of gluconeogenesis
c. Decrease in utilization and mobilization of glycogen stores
d. Inhibition of protein synthesis and cell growth

Question 2

A patient with diabetes who takes an oral sulfonylurea has also been diagnosed with hyperten-sion and requires drug therapy. Which antihypertensive drug should not be prescribed for this patient?

a. Calcium channel blocker
b. Beta adrenergic blocker
c. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
d. Direct-acting vasodilator

jaygar71 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Thyroid hormones act to increase the metabolic rate of body tissues, promote gluconeogenesis, and increase the utilization and mobilization of glycogen stores. They also stimulate protein syn-thesis, cell growth, and differentiation, and aid in development of the central nervous system.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Beta blockers should not be used if possible by diabetic patients. They elevate blood glucose lev-els by increasing hepatic glycogenolysis mediated by receptors. They also mask the sympathetic nervous system symptoms of hypoglycemia.