A patient diagnosed with type 2 diabetes is prescribed the second-generation sulfonylurea glipizide
What medication information should the nurse provide? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "It is best to take this medication at bedtime.".
2. "Give us a call if you begin to gain weight.".
3. "If you drink alcohol while taking this medication, you will probably feel very sick.".
4. "Because you are taking this medication, dietary control of your disease is not as important.".
5. "Be watchful for any swelling in your ankles.".
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Rationale 1: Glypizide should be taken 30 minutes before meals.
Rationale 2: Weight gain is a possible adverse effect of glypizide. The amount of weight gained should be monitored.
Rationale 3: A possible disulfiram reaction may occur if the patient drinks alcohol while taking glypizide.
Rationale 4: Dietary controls are still an important part of disease management even when medications are being taken.
Rationale 5: Ankle edema is not a common reaction to glypizide.
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