Author Question: On the following illustration, mark the area of the eye where glaucoma causes fluid to accumu-late. ... (Read 59 times)

Metfan725 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

On the following illustration, mark the area of the eye where glaucoma causes fluid to accumu-late.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which is a true statement about medications taken by individuals with diabetes mellitus?

a. Sitagliptin (Januvia) is indicated to treat type 1 diabetes mellitus.
b. Nateglinide (Starlix) acts by increasing the secretion of insulin.
c. Metformin (Glucophage) acts by increasing insulin secretion.
d. Rosiglitazone (Avandia) acts by decreasing glucose absorption.

verrinzo · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The X marks the area of the eye where glaucoma causes fluid to accumulate. Acute an-gle-closure and open-angle glaucoma are caused when the balance between intraocular fluid production and drainage is disrupted, resulting in increased intraocular pressure.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A Incorrect. Use of sitagliptin (Januvia), a dipeptidyl-peptidase-4 inhibitor, is in-dicated for type 2 diabetes mellitus and acts by improving glucose-dependent insulin synthesis, lowering glucagon secretion, and slowing gastric emptying.
B Correct. Meglitinides such as nateglinide (Starlix) act by helping the pancreas to release insulin.
C Incorrect. Metformin (Glucophage) acts by decreasing the release of glucose from the liver.
D Incorrect. Thiazolidinediones such as rosiglitazone (Avandia) act by enhancing insulin sensitivity with hepatic glucose metabolism and by enhancing insulin receptor kinase activity and phosphorylation.