Питання 27 з 90 · Тема: Vitamins and Hormonal Agents · Pharmacology

A 56-year-old man presents for a checkup. The patient says he has to urinate quite frequently, but denies any dysuria or pain on urination. Past medical history is significant for diabetes mellitus type 2 and hypertension, both managed medically. Current medications are metformin, aspirin, rosuvastatin, captopril and furosemide. Laboratory findings are significant for the following: Glycated Hemoglobin (Hb A1c)-8.0%, Fasting Blood Glucose-12 mmol/L. His doctor decides to add glibenclamide to the therapy. Which of the following is the most likely mechanism of this drug’s action?

1. A Stimulation of glucose reuptake by the cell
2. B Facilitation of glucose absorption in the intestine
3. C -
4. D Stimulation of insulin release
5. E Inhibition of insulin release

Правильна відповідь: D. Stimulation of insulin release