The nurse is instructing a client on the role of the pancreas in ...

[mcmcdaniel]

The nurse is instructing a client on the role of the pancreas in controlling blood glucose levels. When does the pancreas excrete glucagon to maintain an adequate amount of glucose in the blood?
 
  Standard Text: Select all that apply.
  1. During periods of fasting
  2. During exercise
  3. When drinking alcohol
  4. After eating a large meal
  5. When fighting an infection

Question 2

The nurse should instruct a client to avoid which substance while taking a sulfonylurea medication?
 
  1. Antacids
  2. Calcium products
  3. Alcohol
  4. Antibiotics

[chloejackso]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Glucagon is released from the pancreas during periods of fasting.
Rationale 2: Glucagon is released from the pancreas during exercise.
Rationale 3: Glucagon is released from the pancreas when alcohol is consumed.
Rationale 4: Glucagon is not released from the pancreas after a large meal.
Rationale 5: Glucagon is not released from the pancreas when the body is fighting an infection.
Global Rationale: Glucagon is released from the pancreas during periods of fasting, exercise, and when alcohol is consumed. It is not released in response to eating a large meal or when fighting an infection.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Antacids do not need to be avoided when taking a sulfonylurea medication.
Rationale 2: Calcium products do not need to be avoided when taking a sulfonylurea medication.
Rationale 3: When administered with alcohol, sulfonylureas can cause a disulfiram-like reaction with flushing, palpations, and nausea.
Rationale 4: Antibiotics do not need to be avoided when taking a sulfonylurea medication.
Global Rationale: When administered with alcohol, sulfonylureas can cause a disulfiram-like reaction with flushing, palpations, and nausea. Antacids, calcium products, and antibiotics do not have to be avoided when taking sulfonylurea medications.

[mcmcdaniel]

TYSM

[laurnthompson]

Excellent