Which of the following medications is appropriate for the routine treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus?
A) Ultralente insulin
B) Chlorpropamide (Diabinese)
C) Glucagon
D) NPH insulin

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Chlorpropamide (Diabinese) is a sulfonylurea oral hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus to lower blood sugar by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas. Insulins (A and D) are typically used for type 1 diabetes or advanced type 2 diabetes when oral medications are insufficient. Glucagon (C) is used to treat severe hypoglycemia, not diabetes.

Which of the Following Medications Is Appropriate for the Routine