The nurse recognizes which of the following drugs as an example of a "second generation" sulfonylurea agent?
a. chlorpropamide c. tolbutamide
b. repaglinide d. glyburide
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: This is a first-generation sulfonylurea.
B Incorrect: This is a meglitinide.
C Incorrect: This is a first-generation sulfonylurea.
D Correct: This is a second-generation sulfonylurea.
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