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sheilaspns

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on: Jul 24, 2018
When teaching a client prescribed exenatide, the nurse explains that this drug:
 
  a. facilitates glucose production in type 2 diabetics.
  b. is administered orally in conjunction with other hypoglycemic agents.
  c. replaces regular insulin therapy for clients who are newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
  d. causes insulin release from the pancreas only when serum glucose levels are elevated.

Question 2

Clients using a sulfonylurea drug need instruction regarding drug interactions that can increase the risk of hypoglycemia if they also use:
 
  a. antimicrobial agents.
  b. acetaminophen.
  c. nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs).
  d. caffeine.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

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A Incorrect: It does not affect insulin production.
B Incorrect: This is a parenteral insulin product.
C Incorrect: Regular insulin therapy is not associated with clients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes.
D Correct: This is the unique action of exenatide.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: These will not increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
B Incorrect: This will not increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
C Correct: NSAIDs increase the risk of hypoglycemia when used with sulfonylureas.
D Incorrect: This does not increase the risk of hypoglycemia.


sheilaspns

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Gracias!

sailorcrescent

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

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