During a lecture about medication therapy for type 2 diabetic patients, the pharmacology instructor discusses side effects to monitor following subcutaneous injection of exenatide (Byetta), a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist
Of the following list, which signs and symptoms should the students be assessing in this patient? Select all that apply.
A)
Nausea
B)
Weight loss
C)
Dizziness
D)
Tachycardia
E)
Dehydration
Ans:
A, B
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Exenatide is approved as an injectable monotherapy or combination adjunctive therapy for people with type 2 diabetes in association with diet and exercise. It is injected subcutaneously 60 minutes before a meal. The major side effects are nausea and weight loss. Dizziness and tachycardia are not listed as major side effects; however, they may be indicative of hypoglycemia related to other medications.
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