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Collmarie

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The nurse understands that exenatide is:
 
  a. an oral hypoglycemic agent used to treat type 2 diabetes.
  b. an oral insulin used to treat people with type 1 diabetes.
  c. a parenteral treatment for people with type 2 diabetes.
  d. a rapid-acting insulin used to treat people with type 1 diabetes.

Question 2

A client prescribed glyburide/metformin should be instructed to:
 
  a. take medication on an empty stomach.
  b. have liver function monitored yearly.
  c. take medication with meals.
  d. monitor for hypoglycemia within 30 minutes of taking medication.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not an oral product.
B Incorrect: There is no such thing as oral insulin.
C Correct: This is administered SC to help control blood glucose in clients with type 2 diabetes.
D Incorrect: This is not used to treat type 1 diabetes.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This medication should be taken with meals.
B Incorrect: Liver function monitoring is not necessary with this medication; however, renal function should be monitored.
C Correct: This is appropriate instruction.
D Incorrect: With a duration of 16-24 hours, hypoglycemia is not likely; however, it will not occur this soon after taking medication.




Collmarie

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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