A female patient is prescribed glyburide (DiaBeta) for control of blood glucose. What precaution should the nurse teach the patient about this medication?
a. "Avoid drinking alcohol."
b. "Do not take it if you skip a meal."
c. "You will need to use two forms of birth control."
d. "Be sure it is discontinued before any tests involving contrast dye."
ANS: A
Sulfonylureas interact with alcohol and can make the patient very ill. B. This action should be taken for meglitinides and alpha-glucosidase inhibitors. D. This action should be taken for metformin. C. Glitazones may interfere with birth control.
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