SAUNDERS HESI STUDY for PHARM - Endocrine Meds
Exam 2025
*Glimepiride* is prescribed for a patient with diabetes mellitus. The nurse
instructs the patient that which food products are most tolerable to consume
while taking this drug? Choose all that apply.
Alcohol
Red
meats
Whole-grain
cereals Low-
calorie desserts
Carbonated beverages - Answer Red
meats Whole-grain cereals
Carbonated beverages
When *alcohol is consumed simultaneously with glimepiride*, a *disulfiram-
like reaction* can be caused. This syndrome consists of
1. flushing
2. palpitations
3. nausea
Alcohol can also potentiate the hypoglycemic effects of the medication. -
Response Clients should be taught to avoid drinking alcohol while taking
this medication.
Desserts that are *low-calorie should also be avoided*. Although the calorie
content is low, carbohydrate content is most likely high and can affect the
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, blood glucose.
*Metformin* is a member of the drug class *biguanide* and is considered a
first-line pharmacological agent in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. -
Solution It is also
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Exam 2025
*Glimepiride* is prescribed for a patient with diabetes mellitus. The nurse
instructs the patient that which food products are most tolerable to consume
while taking this drug? Choose all that apply.
Alcohol
Red
meats
Whole-grain
cereals Low-
calorie desserts
Carbonated beverages - Answer Red
meats Whole-grain cereals
Carbonated beverages
When *alcohol is consumed simultaneously with glimepiride*, a *disulfiram-
like reaction* can be caused. This syndrome consists of
1. flushing
2. palpitations
3. nausea
Alcohol can also potentiate the hypoglycemic effects of the medication. -
Response Clients should be taught to avoid drinking alcohol while taking
this medication.
Desserts that are *low-calorie should also be avoided*. Although the calorie
content is low, carbohydrate content is most likely high and can affect the
To get this or any other Exam contact ()
, blood glucose.
*Metformin* is a member of the drug class *biguanide* and is considered a
first-line pharmacological agent in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. -
Solution It is also
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