Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Simulated
The nurse is explaining to a patient why oral antihyperglycemic agents are not effective in Type 1 diabetes. What is the reason?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
People with Type 1 diabetes have little or no insulin that can be released due to the destruction of pancreatic β-cells, making oral antihyperglycemic agents ineffective.