UKMLA PLAB AMC USMLE Prometric MCQ

Question Number 0160

Question:
A diabetic patient with non insulin-dependent diabetes has his plasma glucose concentration controlled with difficulty by his endocrinologist. He develops hypertension and persistent dyslipidemia. The endocrinologist decides to manage this patient’s dyslipidemia with pharmacologic therapy. Which one of the following agents is effective in lowering lipids but is likely to worsen glycemic control in this patient.

a) Beta blockers with intrinsic sympathomimetic activity
b) Central alpha agonists
c) High-dose diuretics
d) Nicotinic acid
e) Alpha blockers