This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The nurse cautions the patient who is being instructed on self-medication with insulin to be aware ... (Read 84 times)

RRMR

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 557
on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse cautions the patient who is being instructed on self-medication with insulin to be aware that there are 25-, 30-, 50-, and 100-unit syringes. How is the 100-unit syringe marked?
 
  a. 1-unit increments
  b. 2-unitt increments
  c. 4-unit increments
  d. 5-unit increments

Question 2

The physician prescribes glyburide (Micronase, DiaBeta, Glynase) for a patient, age 57, when diet and exercise have not been able to control type 2 diabetes.
 
  What should the nurse include in the teaching plan about this medication?
  a.
  It is a substitute for insulin and acts by directly stimulating glucose uptake into the cell.
  b.
  It does not cause the hypoglycemic reactions that may occur with insulin use.
  c.
  It is thought to stimulate insulin production and increase sensitivity to insulin at receptor sites.
  d.
  It lowers blood sugar by inhibiting glucagon release from the liver, preventing gluconeogenesis.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

poopface

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 339
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The 100-unit syringe is marked in 2-unit increments while the smaller syringes are marked in 1-unit increments.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Oral hypoglycemics are compounds that stimulate the beta cells in the pancreas to increase insulin release.


RRMR

  • Member
  • Posts: 557
Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

diana chang

  • Member
  • Posts: 288
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In Eastern Europe and Russia, interferon is administered intranasally in varied doses for the common cold and influenza. It is claimed that this treatment can lower the risk of infection by as much as 60–70%.

Did you know?

Most strokes are caused when blood clots move to a blood vessel in the brain and block blood flow to that area. Thrombolytic therapy can be used to dissolve the clot quickly. If given within 3 hours of the first stroke symptoms, this therapy can help limit stroke damage and disability.

Did you know?

Of the estimated 2 million heroin users in the United States, 600,000–800,000 are considered hardcore addicts. Heroin addiction is considered to be one of the hardest addictions to recover from.

Did you know?

The shortest mature adult human of whom there is independent evidence was Gul Mohammed in India. In 1990, he was measured in New Delhi and stood 22.5 inches tall.

Did you know?

Adult head lice are gray, about ? inch long, and often have a tiny dot on their backs. A female can lay between 50 and 150 eggs within the several weeks that she is alive. They feed on human blood.

The isolation of insulin by Banting, Best, McLeod, and Collip. The isolation of insulin by Banting, Best, McLeod, and Collip.
Bronchoscopy. Figure illustrates physician using a bronchoscope to inspect the patient’s bronchial t Bronchoscopy. Figure illustrates physician using a bronchoscope to inspect the patient’s bronchial t
The correct statement about hormones-insulin and glucagon The correct statement about hormones-insulin and glucagon
Building competency in patient centered care Building competency in patient centered care
PET Scans of a Patient with Parkinsonian Symptoms PET Scans of a Patient with Parkinsonian Symptoms
Patient health history form. Patient health history form.
Video: Mechanisms of capillary exchange

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library