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leo leo

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The nurse knows to administer acarbose (Precose), an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor, at which time?
 
  a. 30 minutes before breakfast
  b. With the first bite of each main meal
  c. 30 minutes after breakfast
  d. Once daily at bedtime

Question 2

Which action is most appropriate regarding the nurse's administration of a rapid-acting insulin to a hospitalized patient?
 
  a. Give it within 15 minutes of mealtime.
  b. Give it after the meal has been completed.
  c. Administer it once daily at the time of the midday meal.
  d. Administer it with a snack before bedtime.


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ApricotDream

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

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


leo leo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Gracias!

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