SAUNDERS HESI STUDY for PHARM - Endocrine
Meds Exam
*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 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
Meds Exam
*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 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
