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iveyjurea

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The best candidate for oral antidiabetic therapy is the client who:
 
  a. has a fasting glucose level of 180 mg/dl.
  b. has had a diagnosis of diabetes for 10 years.
  c. is 10 pounds under his optimal body weight.
  d. requires 60 units of insulin per day.

Question 2

The client is scheduled to begin treatment with Metformin. The nurse plans to closely monitor which laboratory values?
 
  a. Cardiac enzymes
  b. Liver function tests
  c. Complete blood count
  d. Respiratory function tests



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Criteria for use of oral antidiabetic drugs include onset of diabetes mellitus at age 40 years or older, diagnosis of diabetes for less than 5 years, normal weight or overweight, fasting blood glucose equal to or less than 200 mg/dl, fewer than 40 units of insulin required per day, and normal renal and hepatic function.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Metformin tends to create alteration in the client's liver function tests.




iveyjurea

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!


vickybb89

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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