Question

what is the common stem for medications classified as dpp-4 inhibitors?
-formin
-tide
-gliflozin
-iptin
question 6
1 point
which of the following drugs represents a combination drug that is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus?
metformin and pioglitazone
lisinopril and atorvastatin
clopidogrel and metoprolol
alprazolam and amphetamine

Explanation:

1. DPP-4 inhibitor medications share the common suffix "-iptin" (e.g., sitagliptin, linagliptin).
2. Metformin (a biguanide) and Pioglitazone (a thiazolidinedione) are both anti-diabetic drugs, and their combination is used to manage Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. The other combinations target hypertension, high cholesterol, cardiovascular conditions, or anxiety/ADHD, not diabetes.

Answer:

1. D. -iptin
2. A. Metformin and Pioglitazone