Author Question: When teaching a patient who is starting metformin (Glucophage), which instruction by the nurse is ... (Read 23 times)

lb_gilbert · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

When teaching a patient who is starting metformin (Glucophage), which instruction by the nurse is correct?

a. Take metformin if your blood glucose level is above 150 mg/dL.
b. Take this 60 minutes after breakfast.
c. Take the medication on an empty stomach 1 hour before meals.
d. Take the medication with food to reduce gastrointestinal (GI) effects.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a group of patients about management of diabetes. Which statement about basal dosing is correct?

a. Basal dosing delivers a constant dose of insulin.
b. With basal dosing, you can eat what you want and then give yourself a dose of insulin.
c. Glargine insulin is given as a bolus with meals.
d. Basal-bolus dosing is the traditional method of managing blood glucose levels.