Which of the Following Statements Is True of Pramlintide (Symlin)

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of pramlintide (Symlin) ?

• A)It is an oral dipeptidyl-peptidase-4 (DPP-4)inhibitor.
• B)Its use leads to decreased caloric intake and potential weight loss.
• C)It is approved for type I diabetes as an adjunct treatment in patients who use mealtime insulin therapy and who have failed to achieve desired glucose control despite optimal insulin therapy.
• D)Both A and B are true.
• E)Both B and C are true.

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