# One of the main causes of hypoglycaemia is

# 12.
Treatment for prediabetes:

1. 
   Is unnecessary, but the patient should be warned
   
2. 
   Never include medications
   
3. 
   Always includes some form of medication
   
4. 
   Can delay or prevent type 2 diabetes mellitus
   

# 13.
What is the most dangerous adverse effect following use of biguanides?

1. 
   Hyperglycaemia
   
2. 
   Hypoglycaemia
   
3. 
   Diabetic ketoacidosis
   
4. 
   Hyperosmolality
   
5. 
   Lactic acidosis
   

# 14.
Which of the following drugs may precipitate cardiovascular complications?

1. 
   Glyburide
   
2. 
   Gliclazide
   
3. 
   Glimepiride
   
4. 
   Acarbose
   
5. 
   Nateglinide
   

# 15.
Mechanism of sulphonylureas’ action includes

1. 
   Beyond pancreatic activity
   
2. 
   Stimulating beta cells to synthesise insulin
   
3. 
   Inhibiting beta cell to secrete insulin
   
4. 
   Stimulation beta cells to secrete insulin
   
5. 
   Inhibiting insulin resistance
   

# 16.
Mechanism of biguanides’ action includes

1. 
   Inhibiting insulin resistance
   
2. 
   Stimulating beta cells to synthesise insulin
   
3. 
   Inhibiting beta cell to secrete insulin
   
4. 
   Stimulation beta cells to secrete insulin
   
5. 
   Beyond pancreatic activity
   

# 17.
Which of the following is not correct for oral hypoglycaemic drugs?

1. 
   Stimulation of insulin release
   
2. 
   Anorexigenic effect
   
3. 
   Reduction of carbohydrate absorption
   
4. 
   Inhibition of gluconeogenesis
   
5. 
   Stimulation of insulin synthesis
   

#18.
The first step in treating hyperglycemia in patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus is usually:

1. 
   Insulin therapy
   
2. 
   Oral hypoglycemics
   
3. 
   A combination of insulin and oral medications
   
4. 
   Lifestyle and diet changes
   
5. 
   Only diet
   

# 19.
For type 2 diabetes mellitus, a proper diet contains:

1. 
   No carbohydrates
   
2. 
   No fats
   
3. 
   No proteins
   
4. 
   A minimum of trans fats