Nursing Application: Diabetes Drugs
Study Guide Exam Fully Solved.
Which of the following is a common side effect of diabetes medication that requires further action? -
Answer Hypoglycemia
What is the therapeutic goal for the treatment of diabetes? - Answer Hemoglobin A1C of 6.5% or less
What is the primary reason to carefully and aggressive manage glucose control in a patient with diabetes
type 2? - Answer To prevent complications of diabetes type 2
John is a 56 year old male who presents to the clinic with complaints of fatigue, frequent urination,
frequent thirst, and frequent hunger. His hemoglobin A1C is measured at 7%. The provider has
diagnosed him with type II diabetes. Which of the following medications would cause the least
hypoglycemia and show a quick improvement in his blood sugar, in addition to lifestyle changes? -
Answer Metformin 500mg by mouth twice daily
Which of the following lifestyle changes can John, a newly diagnosed type II diabetic make, that would
reduce potential side effects of metformin? - Answer Stop drinking alcohol
In doing the discharge instructions for John, which of the following may indicate he may need more
education? (Select all that apply) - Answer *"If my blood sugar remains normal over the next couple of
weeks I can stop this medication."
*"I want my hemoglobin a1c to be less than 7%.
*"If I have diarrhea, I should stop this medication."
John was also started on acarbose 50mg three times daily before meals. John admits that he sometimes
skips breakfast if he is running late. Which is the best instruction to give him knowing the mechanism of
action of this medication? Select all that apply. - Answer You should skip your morning dose if you skip
breakfast
Study Guide Exam Fully Solved.
Which of the following is a common side effect of diabetes medication that requires further action? -
Answer Hypoglycemia
What is the therapeutic goal for the treatment of diabetes? - Answer Hemoglobin A1C of 6.5% or less
What is the primary reason to carefully and aggressive manage glucose control in a patient with diabetes
type 2? - Answer To prevent complications of diabetes type 2
John is a 56 year old male who presents to the clinic with complaints of fatigue, frequent urination,
frequent thirst, and frequent hunger. His hemoglobin A1C is measured at 7%. The provider has
diagnosed him with type II diabetes. Which of the following medications would cause the least
hypoglycemia and show a quick improvement in his blood sugar, in addition to lifestyle changes? -
Answer Metformin 500mg by mouth twice daily
Which of the following lifestyle changes can John, a newly diagnosed type II diabetic make, that would
reduce potential side effects of metformin? - Answer Stop drinking alcohol
In doing the discharge instructions for John, which of the following may indicate he may need more
education? (Select all that apply) - Answer *"If my blood sugar remains normal over the next couple of
weeks I can stop this medication."
*"I want my hemoglobin a1c to be less than 7%.
*"If I have diarrhea, I should stop this medication."
John was also started on acarbose 50mg three times daily before meals. John admits that he sometimes
skips breakfast if he is running late. Which is the best instruction to give him knowing the mechanism of
action of this medication? Select all that apply. - Answer You should skip your morning dose if you skip
breakfast
