All of the Following Are True About Sulfonylureas EXCEPT They

question 4

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true about sulfonylureas EXCEPT they

• A) have various times of onset and duration of action
• B) are derivatives of sulfonamide antibiotics
• C) are insulin-like preparations
• D) cause a release of insulin in the pancreas
• E) cause hypoglycemia that is more severe in elderly, debilitated, or malnourished patients

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Maximum Utility

The greatest level of satisfaction or benefit that a consumer can obtain from consuming goods and services.

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The ratio of the marginal utility of good Y (MUy) to its price (Pᵧ), indicating the additional satisfaction per unit of currency spent.

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