A patient will soon begin treatment for diabetes using glyburide. ...

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A patient will soon begin treatment for diabetes using glyburide. Which of the following conditions must be met in order for treatment to be effective?
 
  A) The patient must have functioning pancreatic beta cells.
  B) The patient must have hemoglobin A1C of 7.
  C) The patient must not have hyperglycemia.
  D) The patient must be able to self-administer the medication.

Question 2

A woman has a history of long periods of depression interspersed with hypomanic episodes. What mood disorder is the patient most likely suffering from?
 
  A) Bipolar disorder type I
  B) Bipolar disorder type II
  C) Situational depression
  D) Coping disorder

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Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Because glyburide stimulates pancreatic beta cells to produce more insulin, it is effective only when functioning pancreatic beta cells are present. The presence of normal blood glucose levels would render the medication unnecessary. Self-administration is common but not absolutely necessary.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Bipolar disorder type II is characterized by episodes of major depression plus hypomanic episodes and occurs more frequently in women. Bipolar disorder type I is characterized by episodes of major depression plus mania and occurs equally in men and women. Situation depression lasts a shorter amount of time and is related to life events. A coping disorder is not related to hypomania.