When caring for clients receiving oral hypoglycemic agents, the nurse must understand their mechanism of action. For example, glitazones act to:
a. block the breakdown of starches.
b. sensitize the body to the insulin that is currently present.
c. stimulate insulin release in the pancreas.
d. assist the pancreas in the production of insulin.
ANS: B
Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not the action of glitazones.
B Correct: This is the mechanism of action of glitazones.
C Incorrect: This is the action of meglitinides.
D Incorrect: This is not the action of oral hypoglycemics.
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