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nelaaney

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient with type 2 diabetes is prescribed nateglinide (Starlix). Which statement indicates that the patient has a correct understanding of this therapy?
 
  a. I will try not to chew or break this tablet.
  b. For best results, I need to take this drug right before I eat.
  c. If this drug causes nausea, I will take it just before I go to bed.
  d. If I miss a meal, I will take this drug anyway at its regularly scheduled time.

Question 2

A patient who usually takes metformin (Glucophage) was switched to insulin immediately following an angiogram. Which patient finding indicates it is safe for the patient to switch back to metformin?
 
  a. 24-hour urine output greater than 2 L
  b. International normalized ratio is now less than 1.2
  c. Weight is unchanged from that of 1 month ago
  d. Fasting blood glucose level was less than 90 mg/dL for 2 days in a row


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Koolkid240

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


nelaaney

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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