KROK 1 2007 – Question 180 · KROK (Medicine) · Pharmacology
Examination of a 60 y.o. patient revealed hyperglycemia and glucosuria. A doctor administered him a medication for internal use. What medication is it?
- A. Pancreatine
- B. Glibenclamid
- C. Corglycon
- D. Oxytocin
- E. Furosemide
Hint
Hyperglycaemia with glucosuria in an elderly patient suggests type 2 diabetes; think of a tablet drug that stimulates insulin release from pancreatic β-cells.
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