A patient is prescribed sibutramine (Meridia). When providing patient teaching, what is the action of this medication?
A) It inhibits the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine.
B) It decreases the patient's ability to swallow.
C) It prevents the absorption of fat in fatty foods.
D) It neutralizes carbohydrates for less absorption.
A
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a. Ensure that the patient drinks 500 mL of water before testing b. Give 4 Oragrafin (ipodate) 5 minutes apart starting at 6 AM c. Administer 6 Telepaque (iopanoic acid) tablets 5 minutes apart after the evening meal d. Give a fatty meal hour before the test is started
The nurse is employed at a diabetic clinic and is assisting a client with maintenance of blood glucose status. When assessing nurse–client responsibilities, which responsibility does the nurse most expect of the client?
A) Be courteous to others. B) Comply with the set regimen. C) Be nonjudgmental. D) Possess knowledge.
Teratogens are
a. additives that may adversely affect the course of a pregnancy. b. substances known to cause malformations in the unborn fetus. c. hormones known to cause malformations in the unborn fetus. d. carcinogens that may increase the risk of cancer in the fetus.
Collection mailings:
a. are more economically feasible when handled using post cards rather than sealed envelopes and, therefore, the most used method of notifying patients by mail. b. are an attempt to notify a patient of a credit owed the patient. c. are considered, "Dun Messages." d. All of the above.