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A male patient is to begin glyburide (Diabeta) for type 2 diabetes. Before the drug therapy begins, a priority action by the nurse will be to assess the patient's

A) blood pressure.
B) potassium level.
C) use of alcohol.
D) use of salt in his diet.

Question 2

A 37-year-old woman has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. She is prescribed metformin and exenatide.

What special instructions should the nurse give the patient with regard to taking oral contraceptives along with her drug therapy for type 2 diabetes?
A) Change your method of birth control.
B) Take birth control pill 1 hour before taking the medications.
C) Take birth control pill 1 hour after taking the medications.
D) Take two birth control pills instead of one each day.