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What is glipizide?
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an oral drug that is used for treating patients with type 2 diabetes.
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How does glipizide work?
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- Stimulates pancreas to produce more insulin.
- Reduces blood glucose |
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Pt on glipizides are at risk for....?
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Hypoglycemia
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Pt may experience SNS symptoms if hypoglycemic symptoms are abrupt, like:
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tachycardia, diaphoresis, palpitations, shakiness.
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Pt may experience PNS symptoms if hypoglycemic symptoms are gradual, like:
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headache, tremors, weakness
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How should the nurse treat severe hypoglycemia?
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By IV glucose
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Beta Blockers tend to ____ SNS response to hypoglycemia.
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Mask
Pt should be advised to monitor blood glucose and not rely on SNS symptoms. |
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The pt taking glipizides should take their meds ________.
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30 min prior to a meal.
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