A type 2 diabetic patient is learning to control his condition with diet and exercise. The patient was started on Januvia, a new incretin. The nurse expects the dose adjustment to be based on which lab value?
a. CBC
b. TSH
c. Creatinine clearance
d. BUN
ANS: C
The dose of medication is adjusted based on the creatinine clearance and kidney function.
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