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jparksx

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When teaching a client about a prescribed second-generation sulfonylurea for blood glucose control, the nurse explains that the advantage of this medication is that it:
 
  1. exhibits fewer drugdrug interactions.
  2. does not cause hypoglycemia.
  3. can be administered in smaller doses.
  4. causes fewer adverse effects.

Question 2

The nurse is instructing a client on the effects of insulin. What will the nurse include as the primary adverse effect?
 
  1. Somogyi phenomenon
  2. Swollen lymph glands
  3. Hypoglycemia
  4. Urticaria



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The advantage of second-generation sulfonylureas is that they exhibit fewer drugdrug interactions.
Rationale 2: Second-generation sulfonylureas cause hypoglycemia.
Rationale 3: Smaller doses are not an advantage of second-generation sulfonylureas.
Rationale 4: Second-generation sulfonylureas do not cause fewer adverse effects.
Global Rationale: The advantage of second-generation sulfonylureas is that they exhibit fewer drugdrug interactions. They can still cause hypoglycemia, do not require smaller doses, and do not have fewer adverse effects.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Somogyi phenomenon, a rapid decrease in blood glucose, is not the primary adverse effect.
Rationale 2: Swollen lymph glands can occur but are not the primary adverse effect of insulin.
Rationale 3: The primary adverse effect of insulin is hypoglycemia.
Rationale 4: Urticariaitching hivescan occur but is not the primary adverse effect of insulin.
Global Rationale: The primary adverse effect of insulin is hypoglycemia. The remaining effects can occur but are not common or the primary adverse effect.




jparksx

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM


jamesnevil303

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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