Question

question 7
1 point
which drug is the primary therapeutic use for treating hypothyroidism?
levothyroxine
prednisone
somatropin
metformin
question 8
1 point
which drug is the primary therapeutic agent used to treat diabetes?
prednisone
somatropin
levothyroxine
metformin

Explanation:

1. Levothyroxine is a synthetic thyroid hormone, which replaces the deficient thyroid hormone in patients with hypothyroidism, making it the first-line treatment.
2. Metformin is an oral hypoglycemic agent that lowers blood glucose levels by reducing hepatic glucose production and increasing insulin sensitivity, serving as a primary first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes.

Answer:

1. Levothyroxine
2. Metformin