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hbsimmons88

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The best candidate for treatment with Diazoxide (Proglycem) is the client who is experiencing:
 
  a. a hypoglycemic reaction.
  b. diabetic ketoacidosis.
  c. hypoglycemia caused by hyperinsulinism.
  d. insulin resistance reaction.

Question 2

The client is being treated with Humulin N. She also takes an oral contraceptive. The nurse anticipates that the interaction of these two medications will result in which effect?
 
  a. Anaphylactic reaction
  b. Increased effect from the Humulin N
  c. Decreased effect from the Humulin N
  d. Neurological damage



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Diazoxide (Proglycem) is used to treat hypoglycemia caused by hyperinsulinism.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The combination of Humulin N and an oral contraceptive will result in decreased hypoglycemia effect.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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