Prior to administering glyburide, the nurse will review a ...

[jho37]

Prior to administering glyburide, the nurse will review a client's allergies because this medication is contraindicated in clients who are allergic to:
 
  1. urea.
  2. milk products.
  3. eggs.
  4. sulfa drugs.

Question 2

A client is prescribed insulin via the intravenous (IV) route. Which insulin will the nurse administer to this client?
 
  1. Glulisine
  2. Regular
  3. Aspart
  4. Lispro

[ktidd]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Glyburide is not contraindicated in those who are allergic to urea.
Rationale 2: Glyburide is not contraindicated in those who are allergic to milk products.
Rationale 3: Glyburide is not contraindicated in those who are allergic to eggs.
Rationale 4: Glyburide is a sulfonylurea and is contraindicated in clients with a known sensitivity to sulfa drugs.
Global Rationale: Glyburide is a sulfonylurea and is contraindicated in clients with a known sensitivity to sulfa drugs. It is not contradicted in those with allergies to urea, milk products, or eggs.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Glulisine cannot be administered through the intravenous route.
Rationale 2: Only regular insulin can be administered through the intravenous route.
Rationale 3: Aspart cannot be administered through the intravenous route.
Rationale 4: Lispro cannot be administered through the intravenous route.
Global Rationale: Only regular insulin can be administered through the intravenous route. The remaining types are given subcutaneously.

[jho37]

Gracias!

[atrochim]

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