Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors Quiz

1. The side effects of acarbose include:

A) Diarrhoea

B) Nausea

C) Flatulence

D) All the above

Correct! Wrong!

2. A diet lower in complex carbohydrates and sucrose may help with the gastrointestinal side effects of acarbose.

A) True

B) False

Correct! Wrong!

3. Acarbose alone does not cause hypoglycaemia. However, if used in conjunction with insulin or sulfonylureas, treatment for a hypoglycaemia event must be with:

A) Table sugar

B) Lucozade

C) Orange juice

D) Apple juice

Correct! Wrong!

4. Mr Barnes has had type 2 diabetes for several years. Recently there has been an elevation of his HbA1c (three-month diabetes management) and the doctor is concerned that he is not taking his diabetes medication as prescribed. Mr Barnes tells you he takes all his medication (including acarbose and metformin XR, blood pressure and cholesterol medication) straight after his meals as he has always done since this causes less stomach upsets for him. Of the following scenarios which is the best health outcome for Mr Barnes?

A) Print Mr Barnes a CMI for each of his medicines and get him to read them to determine when the best time is to take his medicines.

B) Print Mr Barnes a CMI for each of his diabetes medicines and get him to read them to determine when the best time is to take his medicine.

C) Tell Mr Barnes to take all his medicines before his meals not after.

D) Invite Mr Barnes for a Diabetes Medscheck. Determine when each of his medicine should be taken with respect to meals, invite Mr Barnes to monitor his glucose levels if he is not already doing so, refer to allied health professionals including credentialled diabetes educator and dietitian if appropriate. Log in to Pharmacy Diabetes to access supporting resources where required and to log interventions.

Correct! Wrong!

Acarbose needs to be taken immediately before meals or with the first mouthful to be effective. If Mr Barnes is experiencing gastrointestinal side effects when taking before meals this may be due to having too much carbohydrate in his diet and he may need referral for extra education or referral to a dietitian.

Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors Quiz

Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors Quiz

1. The side effects of acarbose include:

2. A diet lower in complex carbohydrates and sucrose may help with the gastrointestinal side effects of acarbose.

3. Acarbose alone does not cause hypoglycaemia. However, if used in conjunction with insulin or sulfonylureas, treatment for a hypoglycaemia event must be with:

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