Author Question: A 30-year-old man with a BMI of 59 has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. In ... (Read 69 times)

Mr3Hunna · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A 30-year-old man with a BMI of 59 has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. In light of the man's lack of success with weight loss programs in the past, his care provider has prescribed sibutramine (Meridia).

What instructions should the nurse consequently provide to this patient?
A) Take this drug once each day on an empty stomach.
B) It's best to take a dose of sibutramine after each meal.
C) This drug will help you to lose weight without having to exercise or change your normal diet.
D) Take a dose when you feel like you are tempted to binge on food.

Question 2

An older adult patient with a history of Alzheimer's disease and numerous chronic health problems has been prescribed several medications during his current admission to hospital and recent declines in the patient's cognition have impaired his

ability to swallow pills. Which of the following medications may the nurse crush before administering them to this patient?
A) Enteric coated ASA
B) A sustained release antidepressant
C) An immediate release opioid analgesic tablet
D) A sublingual benzodiazepine