Oral hypoglycemic agent most likely to be prescribed for patients with refractory obesity and who exhibit insulin resistance syndrome:
a. acetohexamide
b. chlorpropamide (Diabinese)
c. glyburide (Micronase, DiaBeta)
d. metformin (Glucophage)
e. Tolbutamide (Orinase)
Ans: d. metformin (Glucophage)
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A) Tell the wife exactly how to do it. B) Give the wife information about supplies. C) Have the wife demonstrate the procedure. D) Ask another nurse to reinforce teaching.
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