A patient is taking metformin for new-onset type 2 diabetes mellitus. When reviewing potential adverse effects, the nurse will include information about: (Select all that apply.) a )Abdominal bloatingb )Nauseac) Diarrhead )Headachee )Weight gainf )Metallic taste

The nurse is revie-ing the medical history of a patient -how is about to receive therapy -ith etanercept (Enbrel). Which conditions, if present, would be a contraindication or caution for therapy -ith this drug? (Select all that apply.) a) Urinary tract infectionb )Psoriasisc) Heart failured) Glaucomae) Latex allergy

A patient with Parkinson’s disease will start taking entacapone (Comtan) along with the carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet) he has been taking for a few years. The nurse recognizes that the advantage of taking entacapone is that a) the entacapone can reduce on-off effects.b )the levodopa may be stopped in a few days.c )there is less GI upset with entacapone.d) it does not cause the cheese effect.

A patient with bipolar disorder is prescribed lithium carbonate. The nurse monitors the patient for signs of lithium toxicity, which include: a) Hypotension and bradycardia b) Hyperactivity and restlessness c) Diarrhea and abdominal cramps d) Tremors, confusion, and excessive thirst

When teaching a patient who has been prescribed a daily dose of prednisone (Deltasone), the nurse knows that the patient will be told to take the medication at which time of day to help reduce adrenal suppression? a) In the morningb )At lunchtimec )At dinnertimed) At bedtime

A nurse is assessing a patient with diabetes who is experiencing symptoms of hyperglycemia. Which intervention should the nurse implement first? a) Administering insulin as prescribed b) Providing the patient with water to drink c) Checking the patient's blood glucose level d) Offering the patient a snack containing carbohydrates

Rapid-acting insulin enters the blood and begins to work within 10 to 15 minutes after given.a) Trueb) False

Which of the following is considered a microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus?    options:   a)  Nephropathy   b)  Coronary artery disease   c)  Cerebral vascular accident   d)  Peripheral vascular disease

The nurse is caring for a patient who has been taking clozapine (Clozaril) for 2 months. Which laboratory test(s) should be performed regularly while the patient is taking this medication? a )Platelet countb )WBC countc )Liver function studiesd) Renal function studies

Which of the following are priorities in the acute management of DKA and HHNKS? Question 74 options: a)  Long-acting IV insulin to correct glucose over a longer period of time and to prevent cerebral edema, neurovitals every hour to monitor neurological status b)  Fluid rehydration, correction of hyperglycemia, monitoring and correcting electrolytes c)  Mannitol or 3% saline to prevent cerebral edema as part of fluid rehydration, sodium bicarbonate for metabolic acidosis, correction of hypokalemia d)  Gradual fluid rehydration, aggressive correction of hyperglycemia, and correcting sodium levels