After the nurse has finished teaching a patient who has a new prescription for exenatide (Byetta), which patient statement indicates that the teaching has been effective?
a. "I may feel hungrier than usual when I take this medicine."
b. "I will not need to worry about hypoglycemia with the Byetta."
c. "I should take my daily aspirin at least an hour before the Byetta."
d. "I will take the pill at the same time I eat breakfast in the morning."
ANS: C
Since exenatide slows gastric emptying, oral medications should be taken at least an hour before the exenatide to avoid slowing absorption. Exenatide is injected and increases feelings of satiety. Hypoglycemia can occur with this medication.
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