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Which of the oral diabetes drugs is paired most appropriately with its main mechanism of action?

Which of the following is NOT a result of too much estrogen in an oral contraceptive.

You have prescribed Twirla™, the transdermal patch for contraception. Which of the following is the appropriate frequency of application of the patch?

Identify three components of semen, in addition to sperm, and what is the function of each?

Which of the following statements is characteristic of metformin?

Beta cells secrete the following substances: 

Glycosuria is a typical symptom of type 2 diabetes.  Why would this symptom be observed in a treatment optiion as well?  Consider which treatment option causes this effect and describe why this symptom occurs and its beneficial effect.

For each of the scenarios described on the left, indicate if the test being performed is a preventive screening test or a diagnositic test

Indicate for each of the following if it is an effect of hyposecretion or hypersecretion of thyroid hormones.  (Only use hyposecretion or hypersecretion for your responses.) A.  Cold intolerance B.  Insomnia C.  Increased sensitivity to catecholamines D.  In a child, growth retardation

List three naturally occurring stimuli for the release of insulin.  (Do not include medications.)