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anjilletteb

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The client is being treated with rosiglitazone maleate (Avandia). The highest priority instruction to the client based on treatment with this medication is for the client to:
 
  a. increase the intake of calcium.
  b. use birth control.
  c. keep a food diary.
  d. use a respiratory inhaler.

Question 2

The client is being treated with Glipizide. She begins to exhibit difficulty breathing. The nurse recognizes that this may be indicative of a(n) ________ the medication.
 
  a. expected side effect of
  b. anaphylactic reaction to
  c. symptom that is not related to
  d. life-threatening reaction to



mathjasmine

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The drug can cause increase resumption of ovulation in premenopausal women.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Life-threatening reactions to Glipizide include seizures, coma, and respiratory depression.



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