The nurse is instructing a client prescribed glipizide (Glucotrol) about possible side effects. Which side effects should be included in the client teaching session?(Select all that apply.)

Question

1. Hypoglycemia
2. Nausea
3. Vomiting
4. Weight loss
5. Anorexia

Answer 1

1, 2, 3, 5

Rationale 1:Hypoglycemiais anadverse effect of glipizide.
Rationale 2: Some patients experience mild GI-related effects such as nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite.
Rationale 3: Some patients experience mild GI-related effects such as nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite.
Rationale 4: Some patients experience weight gain and not weight loss.
Rationale 5:Anorexia is the medical term for decreased appetite, which is a side effect of this medication.

Global Rationale: Glipizide (Glucotrol) is a second-generation sulfonylurea which has adverse effects that are similar to the first-generation sulfonylureas. These include hypoglycemia, weight gain, GI distress, and liver toxicity.