What action must you take for a diabetic patient who is prescribed niacin (Niacor)?
a. Give insulin only in the presence of food.
b. Check the blood glucose level more often.
c. Decrease the morning insulin dosage.
d. Encourage increased caloric intake.
ANS: B
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