MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #525

A 50-year-old patient with diabetes mellitus is given a medication to control blood sugar levels. Which type of medication is most likely to be prescribed?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #525

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A 50-year-old patient with diabetes mellitus is given a medication to control blood sugar levels. Which type of medication is most likely to be prescribed?

    • A) Oral hypoglycemic
    • B) Insulin
    • C) Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor
    • D) Biguanide

    Answer: Biguanide

    Explanation: A biguanide, such as metformin, is often prescribed as a first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus.