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jho37 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

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 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

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.