Question

john, a middle-aged man with type 2 diabetes, is searching for a medication to manage his blood sugar levels. which medication is most suitable for johns needs?○ carvedilol○ sitagliptin○ adavair○ simvastatinquestion 101 pointwhich of the following scenarios describes a dependency?○ a patient tries a new medication but stops using it due to an allergic reaction.○ a patient takes medication as prescribed but occasionally misses doses without noticeable effects.○ a patient uses pain medication regularly and experiences withdrawal symptoms when not taking the medication.

Explanation:

1. Sitagliptin is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor, a class of drugs specifically approved to manage blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes. Carvedilol is a beta-blocker for heart conditions, Advair treats respiratory issues, and Simvastatin lowers cholesterol.
2. Medication dependency is defined by the development of withdrawal symptoms when the drug is stopped, which matches this scenario. The other options describe an allergic reaction and non-adherence without dependency signs.

Answer:

1. Sitagliptin
2. A patient uses pain medication regularly and experiences withdrawal symptoms when not taking the medication.