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The nurse administered a dose of pre-mixed 70/ 30 insulin to a patient at 7 am. The nurse is aware to check the patient's blood glucose during the Drug's peak time at:
A.) 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.
B.) 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
C.) 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
D.) 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.
A patient has been taking the biguanide medication Metformin and is scheduled for a CT scan with contrast dye. The nurse consult with a physician to:
A.) Hold the medication for 48 hours prior to the administration of the contrast dye
B.) administer a bolus of IV NSS after the administration of the contrast dye
C.) hold the medication for 48 hours subsequent to the administration of contrast dye
D.) initiate IV Therapy prior to the administration of the IV dye to promote renal excretion of the dye.
A patient is suspected of having emerging diabetes when:
A.) Fasting glucose readings are above 120 mg/dL
B.) read are greater than 110 mg/dL
C.) fasting glucose readings are between 110- 120 mg/dL
D.) fasting glucose readings are between 100- 110 mg/dL
When preparing a patient for a postprandial blood glucose test the nurse instructs the patient to:
A.) Continue all activity as usual before the test
B.) Increase oral fluids before the test
C.) Avoid carbohydrates before the test
D.) Avoid smoking before the test
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