Author Question: What action must the nurse be prepared to take for a diabetic patient who is prescribed niacin ... (Read 52 times)

armygirl · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

What action must the nurse be prepared to take for a diabetic patient who is prescribed niacin (Niacor)?

a. Give insulin only in the presence of food.
b. Check the blood glucose level more often.
c. Decrease the morning insulin dosage.
d. Encourage increased caloric intake.

Question 2

Which side effects are commonly associated with most nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)? (Select all that apply.)

a. Bleeding
b. Constipation
c. Drowsiness
d. Dry mouth
e. Gastrointestinal ulcers
f. Hypertension
g. Memory loss (temporary)

robbielu01 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Niacin may increase blood glucose levels. The nurse would check the patient's blood glucose level more often. Doses of drugs used to control blood glucose may need to be increased.

Answer to Question 2

A, E, F
NSAIDs disrupt platelet action and reduce clotting, which increases the risk for bleeding in re-sponse to minor trauma. NSAIDs also reduce the thick, gel-like coating of the stomach, allowing normal stomach acids to irritate the stomach lining and form ulcers. Finally, NSAIDs cause the kidneys to retain more sodium and water. These enter the bloodstream and raise blood pressure.