The nurse transcribes an order for chlorpropamide (Diabinese). What is an appropriate dosage range for this medication?
A) 0.25 to 3 g per day
B) 2 mg per day
C) 100 to 250 mg per day
D) 5 mg orally daily
C
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The appropriate dosage range for oral chlorpropamide is 100 to 250 mg/d. Tolbutamide is 0.25 to 3 g/d. Glimepiride is 1 to 4 mg/d. Glipizide is taken 5 mg PO daily.
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