The nurse is teaching a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus about glyburide (DiaBeta). The nurse knows teaching has been effective when the patient states, "I need to monitor for dizziness, lightheadedness, and sweating if I take:
Select all that apply.
1. ibuprofen (Motrin) for pain."
2. ranitidine (Zantac) for heartburn."
3. cetirizine (Zyrtec) for allergies."
4. metoprolol (Lopressor) for hypertension."
5. docusate sodium (Colace) for constipation."
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4
Dizziness, lightheadedness, and sweating are symptoms of hypoglycemia. Monitor for hypoglycemia if the patient is also taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs), ranitidine, or beta blockers. Zyrtec and Colace do not interact with glyburide.
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