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When teaching a patient who is starting metformin (Glucophage), which instruction by the nurse is correct?
 
  a. Take metformin if your blood glucose level is above 150 mg/dL.
  b. Take this 60 minutes after breakfast.
  c. Take the medication on an empty stomach 1 hour before meals.
  d. Take the medication with food to reduce gastrointestinal (GI) effects.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a group of patients about management of diabetes. Which statement about basal dosing is correct?
 
  a. Basal dosing delivers a constant dose of insulin.
  b. With basal dosing, you can eat what you want and then give yourself a dose of insulin.
  c. Glargine insulin is given as a bolus with meals.
  d. Basal-bolus dosing is the traditional method of managing blood glucose levels.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A




lb_gilbert

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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