) Pharmacology |
Questions & Answers | 100 %
Correct | Grade A - Galen
Question:
Glipizide: MOA, Indication, AR, NI
Answer:
MOA: Lowers BG by stimulating the beta cells of pancreas to release insulin
indication: DM 2
adverse reaCtions:
-epigastric
-discomfort
-headache
-hypoglycemia ***
NI:
-eat w/in 30 min of taking
-BG monitoring
, -beta blockers mask signs hypoglycemia
Question:
Humalog (Lispro)
Answer:
-rapid
onset: 5-10 min
peak: 0.5-1.5 hrs
duration: 3-5 hrs
adverse reactions:
-hypoglycemia
NI:
-rotate sites w/ admin
-hypoglycemia monitoring O, P, & D.
-ensure food readily available w/ rapid & short insulin