NUR 232 Test Questions with Correct Answers
Regular insulin (Humulin R, Novolin R)
short acting insulin
only insulin that can be given by IV
Saxagliptin (onglyza)
DPP-4 inhibitor
S.E. allergic reaction - rash, abdominal pain, N/V
Adverse Effect: Pancreatitis
Monitor lipase and amylase, S/s ofhypoglycemia
Dapagliflozin (Farxiga)
SGLT2 inhibitor (antidiabetic)
Monitor S/s of hypoglycemia, UTI, hyponatremia
Females are increase risk of vaginal yeast infection
Question the order if patient has frequent UTI and yeast infection.
Glipizide (Glucotrol)
sulfonylurea antidiabetic
Take with meals, monitor S/S of hypoglycemia, watch out for OTC drugs.
S/E: HA, nausea, weight gain, GI upset
Liraglutide (Victoza)
GLP-1 receptor agonist
acts like a gut hormone that work with insulin to decrease glucose. It reduces pancreatic
glucagon secretion
Regular insulin (Humulin R, Novolin R)
short acting insulin
only insulin that can be given by IV
Saxagliptin (onglyza)
DPP-4 inhibitor
S.E. allergic reaction - rash, abdominal pain, N/V
Adverse Effect: Pancreatitis
Monitor lipase and amylase, S/s ofhypoglycemia
Dapagliflozin (Farxiga)
SGLT2 inhibitor (antidiabetic)
Monitor S/s of hypoglycemia, UTI, hyponatremia
Females are increase risk of vaginal yeast infection
Question the order if patient has frequent UTI and yeast infection.
Glipizide (Glucotrol)
sulfonylurea antidiabetic
Take with meals, monitor S/S of hypoglycemia, watch out for OTC drugs.
S/E: HA, nausea, weight gain, GI upset
Liraglutide (Victoza)
GLP-1 receptor agonist
acts like a gut hormone that work with insulin to decrease glucose. It reduces pancreatic
glucagon secretion
