When teaching a client about a prescribed second-generation sulfonylurea for blood glucose control, the nurse explains that the advantage of this medication is that it:
1. exhibits fewer drug–drug interactions.
2. does not cause hypoglycemia.
3. can be administered in smaller doses.
4. causes fewer adverse effects.
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The advantage of second-generation sulfonylureas is that they exhibit fewer drug–drug interactions.
Rationale 2: Second-generation sulfonylureas cause hypoglycemia.
Rationale 3: Smaller doses are not an advantage of second-generation sulfonylureas.
Rationale 4: Second-generation sulfonylureas do not cause fewer adverse effects.
Global Rationale: The advantage of second-generation sulfonylureas is that they exhibit fewer drug–drug interactions. They can still cause hypoglycemia, do not require smaller doses, and do not have fewer adverse effects.
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