When the nurse administers an oral combination drug called Metaglip, what doses of the two medications are being administered?
A) 2.5 mg glipizide, 500 mg metformin
B) 1.25 mg glyburide, 250 mg metformin
C) 5 mg glipizide, 250 mg metformin
D) 4 mg rosiglitazone, 500 mg metformin
A
Feedback:
Metaglip is a combination of 2.5 mg glipizide with 250 or 500 mg metformin or 5 mg glipizide and 500 mg metformin. Glucovance is a combination of 1.25 mg glyburide with 250 mg metformin, 2.5 mg glyburide with 500 mg metformin, and 5 mg glyburide with 500 mg of metformin. Avandamet is a combination of 1, 2, or 4 mg rosiglitazone with 500 mg metformin.
You might also like to view...
What is the importance of the nurse closely monitoring bilateral breath sounds and chest movement after a thoracentesis?
a. Fluid may quickly accumulate as a result of inflammation. b. The lung may have been punctured during the procedure. c. Severe bronchospasm may cause atelecta-sis. d. Asthma may result after the procedure.
In order for a client to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, the client must have had symptoms for longer than which time frame?
A) 1 week B) 2 weeks C) 3 weeks D) 1 month
Mrs. Hedge's weight has fluctuated by as much as 8 lb over the past 4 days. The prescriber is ordering an antibiotic that is ordered in mg/kg. To calculate the proper dose, the prescriber would need to use
A. her weight from yesterday. B. her weight this morning. C. her BSA. D. her dry weight.
A patient with schizophrenia is managing his illness with the antipsychotic Clozaril (clozapine)
During his clinic visit he complains of not feeling rested during the day. As the nurse seeing patients on an outpatient basis, you would encourage the patient to do which of the following? A) Take a nap during the day B) Take his dose of Clozaril at bedtime C) Take his medication as soon as awakens in the morning D) Consult with the psychiatrist to modify his medicines