Which is the most important medication the nurse administers to a patient with diabetes mellitus to attenuate a metabolic disorder that is closely associated with diabetes mellitus and that accele-rates the disease processes are associated with
diabetes mellitus? a. Atorvastatin (Lipi-tor) c. Calcium citrate (Citracal)
b. Colchicine (Colsa-lide) d. Aluminum hydrox-ide (Amphojel)
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Hyperlipidemia is a metabolic disorder closely associated with diabetes mellitus, and it can be effectively treated with antilipid agents such as atorvastatin (Lipitor), exercise, and diet. Hyperli-pidemia is associated with atherosclerosis. Colchicine (Colsalide) is prophylactic therapy for hyperuricemia, or gout, which is not commonly associated with diabetes mellitus; however, it is associated with coronary artery disease. Calcium citrate (Citracal) is used to treat osteoporosis and hypoparathyroidism and metabolic disorders of the bone and of the parathyroid gland; these metabolic disorders are not commonly associated with diabetes mellitus. Aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel) is given to bind with magnesium in chronic renal failure when the patient has hypermagnesemia.
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Click on the down arrow for each response in the right column and select the correct choice from the list. Response 1. Cover needle with its safety sheath or cap. Response 2. Snap neck of ampule quickly and firmly away from hands. Response 3. Tap the top of ampule lightly to move fluid from neck of ampule. Response 4. Hold ampule upside down to insert filter needle into center of ampule. Response 5. Draw up medication quickly using a filter needle. Response 6. Prepare the ampule.
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a. the more likely the client will need social services assistance. b. the more likely the client is to be compliant with medications. c. the less likely the client is to experience medication errors. d. the greater the risk for medication errors.
A nurse is helping an obese patient alter dietary habits, but the patient does not seem to follow through with agreed-upon recommendations. Which action by the nurse would be most beneficial?
a. Ask the patient about foods that have special meanings. b. Describe the health risks of not staying on the regimen. c. Encourage the patient to keep a food log during the day. d. Review dietary teaching to see what is not understood.