Which antidiabetic drug can increase the risk for pancreatitis?
a. Alogliptin (Nesina)
b. Glyburide (Diabeta)
c. Metformin (Glucophage)
d. Dapagliflozin (Farxiga)
ANS: D
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What instructions should the nurse consequently provide to this patient? A) "Take this drug once each day on an empty stomach." B) "It's best to take a dose of sibutramine after each meal." C) "This drug will help you to lose weight without having to exercise or change your normal diet." D) "Take a dose when you feel like you are tempted to binge on food."
A learned response to an anticipated event, such as when the person who does not like to fly experiences nausea and sweaty palms before boarding the airplane, is best described as:
a. A normal anxiety response b. Signal anxiety c. An anxiety state d. An anxiety trait
A patient in the ICU starts complaining of being "short of breath." An arterial blood gas (ABG) is drawn. The ABG has the following values: pH = 7.21, PaCO2 = 64 mm Hg, HCO3 = 24 mm Hg. What does the ABG reflect?
A) Respiratory acidosis B) Metabolic alkalosis C) Respiratory alkalosis D) Metabolic acidosis
In which situation is the administration of milk or water indicated after ingestion?
a. The child is suspected of ingesting lead paint chips. b. The child ingested approximately 15 tablets of baby aspirin. c. The child ingested an over-the-counter product containing acetaminophen. d. The child ingested an acid or alkali.