A patient with type 2 diabetes is prescribed nateglinide (Starlix). Which statement indicates to the nurse that the patient has a correct understanding of this therapy?
a. "I will try not to chew or break this tablet."
b. "For best results, I need to take this drug right before I eat."
c. "If this drug causes nausea, I will take it just before I go to bed."
d. "If I miss a meal, I will take this drug anyway at its regularly scheduled time."
B
Nateglinide causes beta cells of the pancreas to undergo depolarization and release a small amount of preformed insulin. The peak action occurs in about 20 minutes after ingestion. To have the best action and prevent hypoglycemia, patients are instructed to take the drug within 15 minutes before eating.
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