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shenderson6

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The nurse is administering acarbose (Precose), an oral antidiabetic agent to a client. What category of drug is this medication?
 
  A) Sulfonylureas
  B) Biguanides
  C) Alpha-glucosidase Inhibitors
  D) Thiazolidinediones

Question 2

Although all roles of the nurse are important during ambulatory surgery, which of the following is the most important?
 
  A) Teacher
  B) Counselor
  C) Advocate
  D) Manager


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
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Acarbose (Precose) is an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor; tolbutamide (Orinase) is an example of a sulfonylurea agent; metaformin (Glucophage) is an example of a biguanide; and pioglitazone (Actos) is an example of a thiazolidinedione.

Answer to Question 2

A
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Teaching the client and family is one of the most important functions of the nurse in the day-surgery center. Teaching occurs throughout the process, from preoperative teaching to postoperative teaching.


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