Question

now, describe how each drug works in terms the patient will understand. drag each drug classification to the description of how it works in laymans terms
laymans description
increases the amount of insulin released from the pancreas and slows the absorption of sugars
increases the amount of insulin released from the pancreas
decreases amount of sugar made by liver, increases sugar absorbed by cells and decreases the bodys need for insulin
allows the insulin to work better in the muscles and fat
stops the rise in blood sugar after eating
prevents digestion of carbohydrates, which are converted into sugars
drug class
second - generation sulfonylureas
incretin therapies
alpha - glucosidase inhibitors
biguanides
thiazolidinediones
meglitinides

Explanation:

1. "Increases the amount of insulin released from the pancreas and slows the absorption of sugars" - Second - Generation Sulfonylureas work by stimulating the pancreas to release more insulin and also slow sugar absorption.
2. "Increases the amount of insulin released from the pancreas" - Incretin Therapies enhance insulin secretion from the pancreas.
3. "Decreases amount of sugar made by liver, increases sugar absorbed by cells and decreases the body's need for insulin" - Biguanides act on the liver to reduce sugar production, increase cell - sugar uptake and lower insulin requirements.
4. "Allows the insulin to work better in the muscles and fat" - Thiazolidinediones improve insulin sensitivity in muscles and fat.
5. "Stops the rise in blood sugar after eating" - Alpha - Glucosidase Inhibitors prevent the rapid rise in blood sugar post - meal by affecting carbohydrate digestion.
6. "Prevents digestion of carbohydrates, which are converted into sugars" - Meglitinides are not correct for this description. Alpha - Glucosidase Inhibitors prevent carbohydrate digestion.

Answer:

1. Increases the amount of insulin released from the pancreas and slows the absorption of sugars - Second - Generation Sulfonylureas
2. Increases the amount of insulin released from the pancreas - Incretin Therapies
3. Decreases amount of sugar made by liver, increases sugar absorbed by cells and decreases the body's need for insulin - Biguanides
4. Allows the insulin to work better in the muscles and fat - Thiazolidinediones
5. Stops the rise in blood sugar after eating - Alpha - Glucosidase Inhibitors
6. Prevents digestion of carbohydrates, which are converted into sugars - Alpha - Glucosidase Inhibitors