The patient asks the nurse how sulfonylureas normalize glucose levels. Which response by the nurse is correct?
a. By stimulating pancreatic secretion of insulin
b. By inhibiting secretion of insulin by the pancreas
c. By increasing glucose production in the liver
d. By increasing insulin metabolism in the liver
ANS: A
Sulfonylureas stimulate the pancreas to secrete more insulin. They also diminish glucose production and metabolism of insulin by the liver. The net effect is a normalization of insulin and glucose levels. Sulfonylureas decrease glucose production and hepatic metabolism of insulin.
You might also like to view...
Which statement concerning educational programs in health informatics is correct?
a. All health informatics programs are offered at the graduate level. b. Informatics programs offered by medical schools always require students to have earned an MD for admission. c. All health informatics programs are located within health-related departments or schools such as nursing, medicine, or pharmacy. d. Health informatics programs range from certificate programs offered at the community college level to post-doctoral programs offered at major research institutions.
The nurse is teaching the parents of a 1-month-old infant with developmental dysplasia of the hip about preventing skin breakdown under the Pavlik harness. What statement by the parent would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?
a. "I should gently massage the skin under the straps once a day to stimulate circulation." b. "I will apply a lotion for sensitive skin under the straps after my baby has been given a bath to prevent skin irritation." c. "I should remove the harness several times a day to prevent contractures." d. "I will place the diaper over the harness, preferably using a superabsorbent disposable diaper that is relatively thin."
A nurse is providing care for a patient recently admitted with hypercalcemia related to breast cancer. The nurse would be most concerned if the patient reported taking which of the following medications?
1. Lasix (furosemide) 2. Digitalis (digoxin) 3. Multivitamins 4. Tylenol (acetaminophen)
A patient who has a positive tuberculin test but does not have tuberculosis is
A. infected. B. contagious. C. seriously ill. D. a carrier.