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vicky

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A patient is taking a sulfonylurea medication
 
  for new-onset type 2 diabetes mellitus. When reviewing potential adverse effects during patient teaching, the nurse will include information about which of these effects? (Select all that apply.)
  a. Hypoglycemia
  b. Nausea
  c. Diarrhea
  d. Weight gain
  e. Peripheral edema

Question 2

When administering morning medications for a
 
  newly admitted patient, the nurse notes that the patient has an allergy to sulfa drugs. There is an order for the sulfonylurea glipizide (Glucotrol). Which action by the nurse is correct?
  a. Give the drug as ordered 30 minutes before breakfast.
  b. Hold the drug, and check the order with the prescriber.
  c. Give a reduced dose of the drug with breakfast.
  d. Give the drug, and monitor for adverse effects.


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carojassy25

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


vicky

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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