Sulfonylureas Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What drugs are used to treat gestational diabetes? - ANSWER- Metformin abd Insulin What A1C value indicates diabetes mellitus? Pre-DM? - ANSWER- 6.5% or greater is considered diabetes o 5.7-6.4%pre-diabetes What fasting and random values indicate DM? - ANSWER- Fasting plasma glucose—126 or greater is diabetes. Random (casual) plasma glucose—anything greater than 200 is diabetes What are complications of insulin therapy? - ANSWER- Hypoglycemia Can devel...

A nurse is monitoring a client who has just returned to the unit following surgery. The client received an initial dose of morphine 5 mg IV bolus for pain relief. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse report immediately to the provider? Respiratory rate 11/min ​When using the airway, breathing, circulation approach to client care, the priority finding is a respiratory rate of 11/min indicating respiratory depression. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who ...

NR546 Midterm Exam Are the PMHNP and other staff liable if the client has an allergic reaction or adverse side effects to the drugs used for chemical restraint? - Answer-No. The client has been court-ordered to take the prescribed medications and the standing order for chemical restraints is approved. The PMHNP and other staff are not liable if the patient has an allergic reaction or adverse side effects. How does reviewing the genetic makeup of a client help guide the PMHNP in selec...

Maryville NURS 615 Pharm Exam 2 Questions and Answers Already Passed Carbamazepine (Tegretol) can sometimes show subtherapeutic range due to what? Carbamazepine auto-induces metabolism, leading to lower levels despite good compliance What are the black box warnings for Carbamazepine? Dermatologic reactions 1. Steven's Johnson 2. Toxic epidermal necrolysis What lab test should be ordered for patients on Carbamazepine? CBC every 3-4 months because it can cause decreased WBC, decreased platelet...

TEST BANK INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12TH EDITION By Susan M Ford 1. A client with hyperinsulinism has been prescribed diazoxide. After administration, which adverse reaction should the nurse prioritize? A) Myalgia B) Tachycardia C) Flatulence D) Epigastric discomfort Answer: B Rationale: The nurse should monitor for tachycardia, congestive heart failure, sodium and fluid retention, hyperglycemia, and glycosuria as the adverse reactions in the client receiving diazoxide drug...

AANP 2023 Final Exam Study Guide 1. Measles (Rubeola): What RNA virus is associated with cough, coryza, and conjunctivitis with photophobia, rash that starts on head or face? 2. Ortolani maneuver: technique for checking hip integrity. unequal movement suggests the hip is dislocated 3. varicocele: enlarged, dilated veins near the testicle 4. bladder cancer: cancerous tumor that arises from the cells lining the bladder; major sign is hematuria, smoking or industrial chemicals can c...

AANP 2023 Study guide Measles (Rubeola) - CORRECT ANSWER-What RNA virus is associated with cough, coryza, and conjunctivitis with photophobia, rash that starts on head or face? Ortolani maneuver - CORRECT ANSWER-technique for checking hip integrity. unequal movement suggests the hip is dislocated varicocele - CORRECT ANSWER-enlarged, dilated veins near the testicle bladder cancer - CORRECT ANSWER-cancerous tumor that arises from the cells lining the bladder; major sign is hematuria, sm...

A 40-year old female patient is being followed up for diabetes mellitus. She is currently on Metformin 1 gram twice a day and has been tolerating it well for about six months. Her hemoglobin A1c a week ago was 8.9%. The plan is to initiate liraglutide therapy in addition to the metformin. Which of the following statements is true with regards to liraglutide. ▪ Liraglutide may be stored in the refrigerator or freezer prior to first use. ▪ The brand name is Bydureon ▪ Nausea and/or vom...

NR 546 Test Your Knowledge Quiz Week 2 with Answers- Chamberlain College of Nursing Week 2 Review 1. Human central nervous system communication at synapses is which of the following? Chemical The communication between neurons at synapses is mediated by neurotransmitter molecules and is therefore chemical. 2. Which of the following is a prominent CYP enzyme in the body and what is it responsible for? CYP3A4 - responsible for metabolism of a number of medications CYP 3A4 is one ...

nr 545 pathophysiology exam 2023 1. This area is the most common site for epistaxis to occur – Kiesselbach’s plexus 2. This class of medication binds to specific receptors on beta cells in the pancreas to stimulate the release of insulin – Sulfonylureas and Meglitinides 3. This acute situation in a patient with uncontrolled hyperthyroidism is usually precipitated by infection or surgery. It is life threatening because of the resulting hyperthermia, tachycardia, and heart failure and del...