Author Question: A nurse should monitor a client taking glyburide (DiaBeta) for increased hypoglycemic effect if ... (Read 54 times)

codyclark · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse should monitor a client taking glyburide (DiaBeta) for increased hypoglycemic effect if which of the following drugs are initiated? Select all that apply.

A) Ranitidine (Zantac)
B) Warfarin (Coumadin)
C) Digoxin (Lanoxin)
D) Lithium (Eskalith)
E) Amitriptyline (Elavil)

Question 2

A client is receiving metformin (Glucophage). The nurse suspects that the client is developing lactic acidosis based on assessment of which of the following? Select all that apply.

A) Malaise
B) Hypertension
C) Tachypnea
D) Abdominal pain
E) Muscular pain

ilianabrrr · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, E
Feedback:
H2 antagonists (ranitidine), anticoagulants (warfarin), and tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline), among others, can result in increased hypoglycemic effects of sulfonylureas (glyburide).

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, C, D, E
Feedback:
Symptoms of lactic acidosis include malaise, abdominal pain, tachypnea, shortness of breath, and muscular pain.