The nurse is instructing the client prescribed glipizide (Glucotrol) about possible side effects. Which side effects should be included in the client teaching session? (Select all that apply.)

Question

Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

1. Increased appetite
2. Nausea
3. Vomiting
4. Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun because glipizide causes photosensitivity.
5. Anorexia

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 2, 3, 4, 5

Rationale 1: Increased appetite is not a side effect of glipizide.
Rationale 2: Patients should stay out of the sun because rashes and photosensitivity are possible. Some patients experience mild GI-related effects such as nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite.
Rationale 3: Patients should stay out of the sun because rashes and photosensitivity are possible. Some patients experience mild GI-related effects such as nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite.
Rationale 4: Patients should stay out of the sun because rashes and photosensitivity are possible. Some patients experience mild GI-related effects such as nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite.
Rationale 5: Anorexia is the medical term for decreased appetite, which is a side effect to this medication.

Global Rationale: Patients should stay out of the sun because rashes and photosensitivity are possible. Some patients experience mild GI-related effects such as nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite. Increased appetite is not a side effect of glipizide.