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After the nurse has finished teaching a patient who has a new prescription for exenatide (Byetta), which patient statement indicates that the teaching has been effective?
 
  a. I may feel hungrier than usual when I take this medicine.
  b. I will not need to worry about hypoglycemia with the Byetta.
  c. I should take my daily aspirin at least an hour before the Byetta.
  d. I will take the pill at the same time I eat breakfast in the morning.

Question 2

A 34-year-old has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. The nurse will discuss the need to schedule a dilated eye exam
 
  a. every 2 years.
  b. as soon as possible.
  c. when the patient is 39 years old.
  d. within the first year after diagnosis.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Since exenatide slows gastric emptying, oral medications should be taken at least an hour before the exenatide to avoid slowing absorption. Exenatide is injected and increases feelings of satiety. Hypoglycemia can occur with this medication.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Because many patients have some diabetic retinopathy when they are first diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, a dilated eye exam is recommended at the time of diagnosis and annually thereafter. Patients with type 1 diabetes should have dilated eye exams starting 5 years after they are diagnosed and then annually.





 

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