SAUNDERS HESI STUDY for PHARM - Endocrine
Meds |Questions with 100% Correct Answers
While it is best to avoid consumption of alcohol, it is not always realistic or feasible for clients to
quit drinking altogether when using Metformin; for this reason, - ✔️✔️clients should be informed
that excessive alcohol intake can cause an adverse reaction with metformin.
The home health care nurse is visiting a client who was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
mellitus. The client is prescribed repaglinide and metformin. The nurse should provide which
instructions to the client? Select all that apply. - ✔️✔️- Diarrhea may occur secondary to the
metformin.
- The repaglinide is not taken if a meal is skipped.
- The repaglinide is taken 30 minutes before eating.
- A simple sugar food item is carried and used to treat mild hypoglycemia episodes.
When taking prednisone. *Aspirin* and *other over-the-counter* medications - ✔️✔️should not
be taken unless the client consults with the HCP.
Prednisone should be taken - ✔️✔️at the same time every day and should be instructed not to
stop the medication
Wirth Prednisone - A slight weight gain as a result of an improved appetite is expected;
however, after the dosage is stabilized, - ✔️✔️a weight gain of 5 pounds (2.25 kg) or more
weekly should be reported to the HCP.
Caffeine-containing foods and fluids need to be avoided when taking prednisone because -
✔️✔️they may contribute to *steroid-ulcer development.*
Meds |Questions with 100% Correct Answers
While it is best to avoid consumption of alcohol, it is not always realistic or feasible for clients to
quit drinking altogether when using Metformin; for this reason, - ✔️✔️clients should be informed
that excessive alcohol intake can cause an adverse reaction with metformin.
The home health care nurse is visiting a client who was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
mellitus. The client is prescribed repaglinide and metformin. The nurse should provide which
instructions to the client? Select all that apply. - ✔️✔️- Diarrhea may occur secondary to the
metformin.
- The repaglinide is not taken if a meal is skipped.
- The repaglinide is taken 30 minutes before eating.
- A simple sugar food item is carried and used to treat mild hypoglycemia episodes.
When taking prednisone. *Aspirin* and *other over-the-counter* medications - ✔️✔️should not
be taken unless the client consults with the HCP.
Prednisone should be taken - ✔️✔️at the same time every day and should be instructed not to
stop the medication
Wirth Prednisone - A slight weight gain as a result of an improved appetite is expected;
however, after the dosage is stabilized, - ✔️✔️a weight gain of 5 pounds (2.25 kg) or more
weekly should be reported to the HCP.
Caffeine-containing foods and fluids need to be avoided when taking prednisone because -
✔️✔️they may contribute to *steroid-ulcer development.*
