As part of the discharge teaching for a patient taking amitriptyline, the nurse should instruct the patient on the importance of avoiding:
a. caffeine.
b. alcohol.
c. cheese products.
d. exercise.
Question 2
Which statement is accurate regarding the physiologic effect of glucocorticoids?
a. They have little or no impact on carbohydrate metabolism.
b. They block the synthesis of amino acids from glucose.
c. They promote the storage of glucose in the form of glycogen.
d. They increase peripheral glucose in the form of glycogen.