A patient is preparing to receive treatment with acarbose ...

[mynx]

A patient is preparing to receive treatment with acarbose (Precose). Which condition would con-traindicate use of acarbose?
 
  a. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  b. Narrow-angle glaucoma
  c. Asthma
  d. Pregnancy

Question 2

A patient reports neglecting to systematically rotate insulin injection sites. Which of the follow-ing changes in the injected subcutaneous tissue could develop as a result of the patient's neglect?
 
  a. Saucer-like depression
  b. Lumps of fat
  c. Soreness or induration
  d. Red and intensely itchy skin

[ally]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Acarbose is excreted in breast milk and should not be administered to nursing mothers. Acarbose is contraindicated for use in pregnancy.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Lipohypertrophy, or fatty thickening of the lipid tissues, slows insulin absorption and is best pre-vented by rotation of injection sites. It is triggered by the insulin, which stimulates fat synthesis.

[mynx]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[amcvicar]

Great answer, keep it coming